Its a no brainer really, you always need a couple of experienced players who can adapt to different roles and who the young players can look up to.
I always thought he was going to replace Scully, but he could never reach that type of performance that was consistently needed.
Very adaptable player having played back row, hooker and half back which will always attract criticism because of his "Jack of all Trades but Master of None" badge.
We will need someone to step up to the plate next season in the leadership department ready for 2017.