The way he swats and barges defenders out of the way or evades others who are anchored is remarkable enough and if those natural gifts are given more guidance then Ioane's international potential is inevitable.
Finding players who have an athletic edge is a golden claim in this rugby world of figures and statistics. Coaching and working with them is the next step and the All Blacks must have Ioane on some programme.
Ignoring him would be such a shameful waste.
We only see what's happening on the surface. We see the petulance when he is confronted on the field, we see times when he tries to steamroll everyone instead of offloading and those traits can be remedied. There may be other issues but Ioane was one of the standby squad for France throughout June where the staff had weeks to work on his game.
How much he wants to improve to be alongside his brother and what motivates him best are discussions for the coaches.
A fit and focused Ioane has to be the best back-up No 8 to Read and if he gets a chance the calibre of the All Blacks means he has to strap discipline to his potential.
Showing that learning and attitude is his task in the final two games of the Blues campaign. A high work-rate mixed with power defence and some direct rampages will help in a juicy schedule as Ioane and his mates take on the Canes tonight then Read and the Crusaders in their final hit-out.