Paterson went on to start the remaining three games, earning special praise from head coach Andy Robinson, as well as providing one of the moments of the tournaments when he chased down Ben Foden and produced a spectacular last ditch tackle.

The Edinburgh No.10 already has 104 caps to his name but he is looking to add to that this September in what he hopes will be his fourth World Cup.

“A big hope and a big goal for me is to be involved in the World Cup come September,” he said.

“I need to work hard in training, finish the season well with Edinburgh and, when pre-season comes along, it will be competitive.

“You have to commit yourself fully and be prepared for a hard battle there.

“I'm enjoying my involvement at the moment, I'm enjoying being around and, as long as I can commit myself entirely to it, I'll go for it.

“I'll give it everything I've got.”