Wallabies No 8 Radike Samo is revelling in his newfound cult status at an age when most elite players have retired or are winding down.
Less than a week from Australia's departure for the World Cup, Samo is still coming to terms with making the squad.
The 35-year-old galloped his way into the hearts and affections of Australian fans with a sensational 60m solo try in the Tri-Nations title-clinching win over New Zealand in Brisbane.
Fending off one player and outsprinting another two, Samo collected plenty of kudos after his first test start for seven years.
With his big hair and equally big game, powerful Samo has broadened his appeal beyond Queensland's boundaries to fans across Australia.