Sam Wainwright has only won four caps for Wales but he is already well-qualified to talk about the bipolar nature of international rugby.
The 24-year-old couldn't have made a better test debut with his scrummaging in the final quarter playing a crucial role in securing Wales' first ever victory over South Africa in their own backyard.
But fast forward five months and Wainwright along with Rhodri Jones and Bradley Roberts were on the receiving end of a scrum hiding against Georgia in what was the final play of the match to hand the Lelos a famous victory over Wales.