Australian Blake Green is revelling in the chance to fill some big shoes at Wigan.
Of all the overseas players to have graced the cherry and white over the years, it is the occupant of the number six jersey that evokes the most vivid memories.
Most recently it was Brett Finch and, going further back, it was worn with distinction by Kangaroos stand-offs Trent Barrett and Brett Kenny and Kiwi internationals Henry Paul and Frano Botica.
The 26-year-old Green was chosen to replace Finch when he returned to Melbourne at the end of last season and he needed no reminding of the hard act he had to follow.
“There is plenty of history about the number six jersey, I’m well aware of that,” said the former Parramatta, Cronulla and Canterbury player.
“It’s something I hope to be a part of. I’m certainly working as hard as I can with the team to continue to help the club on an upward spiral.”
Unlike Finch, Green had the advantage of being used to English conditions, having spent the previous two seasons at Hull, where he formed an exciting halfback partnership with fellow countryman Michael Dobson.
“There is pressure on me but I’m in a pretty special team and there is a big sharing of the workload.
“I’m sure, if everyone plays their role and I do my part, we’re going to be up at the top again competing for trophies. If that happens, the pressure’s gone, hasn’t it?
“The main reason I came here was to play in big games and compete for silverware. All that aside, it’s a very professional club and it’s a great environment to be at to improve my game.”