It is why what happened next is still so difficult for Craig to accept. Almost three decades on, it is he, more than anyone else, who has been affected by the experience. "When you think about it," he begins, "the underlying message of the book is that I stole." Like Moriarty, Jones faces shoulder surgery and a lengthy period out after being hurt during the defeat to the All Blacks, while fellow British and Irish Lions Taulupe Faletau, Ken Owens, George North, Justin Tipuric and Josh Navidi are also sidelined. "It's two big events left now and hopefully I can push on and I want to win the next two," he said. The reigning world champion produced top form last week to win a third Grand Slam title in the space of four years.