No, this is not a finger pointing exercise, Kilman has looked lethargic and hesitant in the last few weeks but when on form he is without doubt an excellent centre half.

But captain material?

Kilman comes across as one of the nice guys, quiet and unassuming. Maybe, like in other sports (the England cricket captaincy through the years springs to mind) the burden of being captain can often affect performances also.

Could Dawson or Lemina, two players with fire in their bellies do a more vocal and assertive job as captain?