Bath back rower Zach Mercer has made a lightning start to the season under Stuart Hooper. So it's only natural to keep the no.8 in his cynical side by asking him for three of his biggest pet hates in Room 101.

1. Brexit

Another deadline is looming, and we’ve still not dealt with
this yet. I’m not going to be drawn into whether I voted Leave or Remain, I
just want to stop hearing about it. It’s been top of the news agenda for far
too long.

TRP verdict: Don’t worry, this choice doesn’t divide opinion, not here anyway.

2. War

I like to play hard on the pitch but, off it, I’m laid back
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