"It would be like leaving Ian Botham out or something like that," Hussain said of the prospect of not playing Stokes. "It was nice when it was announced and it's exciting because we wanted to get out here and get the best start possible and Ben adds to that in a massive way." But a proper attempt on Campenaert's record could soon be on the cards for Bigham, who admitted he needed a little more power and potentially the boost of riding at altitude - the Belgian's world mark was set in Mexico in much thinner air. The countdown to France 2023 is well and truly under way, and there is little doubt Pivac has increased Wales' playing strength in depth ahead of next year's schedule that is highlighted by another Six Nations campaign and three away Tests against South Africa. He is undoubtedly on the right track.TeamsWales: