How old is too old?
Mils Muliaina has been a loyal and reliable servant of New Zealand rugby. As a fullback he has managed the rare feat of excelling as an attacking menace while providing the kind of solidity and positional nous at the back that lets fans - and coaches - breathe easy.
He has earned his place as a favourite of the coaching panel with consistently excellent performances since making his debut as a 22-year-old against England in 2003.
He's filled in at centre and on the wing and his timely touches freed the dazzling talents of those around him to best effect.
He was the equal-top try-scorer at the 2003 Rugby World Cup. And all has been done in an efficient and mistake-free fashion. He is believed to be the only man Graham Henry has kissed on national television.