This day last year Jack McGrath was gearing up to take on the Newport Gwent Dragons in the Pro 12 for Leinster.
Today he's readying himself for a far superior challenge - France in the Six Nations.
The Irish loosehead prop packed down with Sean Cronin and Marty Moore as Leinster demolished the Dragons on St. Valentine's Day last year.
Ahead of tomorrow's date with the big French pack, McGrath spoke to 98FM Sport's Stephen Doyle about exorcising some demons and firstly his thoughts on Italy last week