Further proof that macho figureheads are back in fashion comes courtesy of Wragge & Co, where former England rugby international Ian Metcalfe last week took over the managerial reins from out-going chief Richard Haywood.

A tough-tackling full-back, Metcalfe was part of the England side that toured New Zealand in 1985 – and preserved the very English tradition of gallant defeat with a 2-0 series loss to the mighty All Blacks.