One of a handful of international debutants against Fiji at the start of June, Johnstone surprised even himself by forcing his way into the All Blacks squad this summer.

A hugely powerful scrummager, the 25-year-old was at his dominant best in the ABs trial but will probably have to content himself to bench duty during the Tests.

One of a rare breed in the professional era in that he still works a few hours a week in a 'normal' job, Johnstone also collects stamps - but at 6ft and over 17 stone it's a fair guess few people will question his choice of hobby!