“I don’t think there’s any second season syndrome, his effort base is where it needs to be, and if he’s getting marked a bit more that’s what he’s going to learn and grow from.

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“He’s definitely maturing in his body, he’s young, so every one month he gets in the gym he’s getting more robust, and he’s building a stronger base throughout his body.

“He’s in a pretty good place really, I’m not concerned at all.”

Ryan’s chance to break into a heated wingers field for the British and Irish Lions tour received an unfortunate boost, with Waratahs star Max Jorgensen’s ankle injury putting his Super Rugby Pacific season in jeopardy.

However, Ryan’s most in-form rival for the job looms as his own teammate – Filipo Daugunu.

Daugunu hinted on the eve of the campaign where he saw his future would hinge on his Test prospects, as he comes off contract at seasons end and admits he toyed with the idea of taking his talents to France.

The 30-year-old’s shift from wing to outside centre for the injured Josh Flook (hamstring) has highlighted his versatility and deft kicking game, while scoring six tries.

Daugunu is expected to move back to the wing at some stage, and Kiss believed that adaptability had thrown him firmly into Wallabies calculations.

“He’s certainly making himself recognised. When he played wing he was killing it, and he’s managed to cover 13 for us, and he’s playing that well,” Kiss said.

“The versatility side is getting him noticed for sure. He’s certainly one of the form players of the competition.”