Jim & Andy's Toughest XV Rugby Squad | The Big Jim Show

[@Mikeup104]

I played with Trevor Leota while he was in the UAE. He is literally one of the best men I have ever met. A Gentle soul. On the field, an absolute BEAST!

[@mikegray8776]

My kids adored Trevor at Wasps - the first player out to sign autographs at Adams Park - and the last one to go in to get changed. You are right - a lovely friendly, gentle man! But flick that switch at kick-off and there was no sign of Dr Jekyll for the next 80 mins. In a team which also included Dallaglio, Worsley, Payne and Shaw - there was never any dispute over who was the hardest man in the squad. How someone so short could be SO destructive, is one of life’s undefinables ….. and how Mrs Leota ever found school shirts to fit her boy is impossible to comprehend!!

[@MrDarkweaver]

Almost to a man, the players whose heritage is from the Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji etc are huge hulking powerful men who would flatten you like a pancake on the rugby field, and off the field they are absolute gentlemen. I've never met man who came from one of the rugby playing Pacific Islands or their parents were from there, that wasn't a genuine soul. On the rugby field, they are warriors though....check out the hits that Brian Lima used to put on people :)

[@1ma4ighter]

same with Schalk Burger

[@MarquitoRH]

He has a very sad story after rugby 😮 Terrible the way that PI players have been exploited.

[@Mr300millz]

Famous Cane

[@douglasherron7534]

The toughest 15 ever has got to be JPR Williams. The number of times he withstood head high tackles was just amazing to watch. I'm not sure if this is an urban legend but, I've heard in one match he was cut, went off the park, sewed himself up (he was a doctor) and then went back on to continue playing. All the boys back then could sink the beers too...!

[@zztop6460]

He had his cheek ripped open playing for Bridgend against NZ. It was hid dad I think that stitched him up. Still turned out for Tondu into his 50s

[@jayturner3397]

Smashed his upper palette too

[@simonperry941]

That story about him seeing himself up is true. I was there. Playing for London Welsh vs, I think Bedford at Old Deer Park.

[@johnmcdonagh9336]

I've seen some of the footage of those tackles. Took em and just kept on playing. He surely was tough as nails.

[@markbrown-sb2zm]

Buck Shelford lost a bollock ,sewed the satchel up and got stuck in as if he hadnt just lost a bollock.

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

Scott Gibbs was immense for the lions! Triple hard bastard,I’m English and can think of half a dozen but watching Gibbs tackle was just something else! Massive, massive hits .

[@uniqueaerialvideoltd2863]

I could listen to Andy and his stories for hours. What a character.

[@mxifly]

juan smit at 7 is apparently one of the toughest to ever play, goes under the radar though

[@DRM1891]

Hard to disagree he was a tough guy but technically he was blindside wasn't he? In South Africa 6 and 7 are swapped over aren't they?

[@christoduplessis8177]

The toughest 9 to ever play was Joost van der Westhuizen, he has to be in the based on that. What a player he was. And the 14 wing has to be James Small. Him and Jonah has serious history too 🙂

[@wernerswardt7512]

Don't forget about "Lem" Henry Honiball, most feared number 10

[@MarkMoore-xk2rn]

nah, not james, a great player and a scrapper, but not in this team.

[@mvubu6823]

James Small wasn't tough. He created an aura of a street fighter but he wasn't. Terrible tackler. A little bit dirty when he got the chance. Good footballer

[@christoduplessis8177]

@@mvubu6823 I saw James Small play for Transvaal against the Barbarians in 1992 at Ellispark. He had 14 stitches in his head after taking a "knee" to the head the week before (against Natal if I recall correctly). We might have different definitions of tough, but for me, he is right up there as toughest 14 to ever put a jersey on.

[@mvubu6823]

@@christoduplessis8177 I guess my measure is the ability give and take violence. James pushed and pulled from the outskirts, he never got stuck into the messy stuff.

[@apj8474]

the "lets have a beer" at the end is gold

[@brettg4784]

Jerry Collins !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the machine

[@harryocallaghan8082]

Crazy to think that Simon Geoghegan was only 6ft, 13 stone and he was the only player that was always able to tackle 6ft 5, 19 stone Jonah Lomu. The size difference was crazy!

[@kings.r.d4009]

joost enters the chat*

[@nickybutt9733]

Stringer brought him down

[@harryocallaghan8082]

@whybother now He’s talking about when Ireland played the All Blacks at the time.

[@bryanellis459]

I think he was the only one to tackle him in the 1995 world cup prior to the final. It was a pity he had to retire early (28 or 29 I think). he had aweful problems with his toes I think. He also was the one of the few bright sparks in one of the worst periods of Irish rugby history

[@oliverhunter9495]

@@bryanellis459 Him, Brendon Mullen and Nick Popplwell. That was pretty much it until Wood came along and a change began. Every 5N it was basically a new Irish team.

[@vinylrulesok8470]

Great that they put Jonah at 11. Absolute legend of rugby!!! I'd have Joost at 9

[@huwthomas1100]

Joost Van der westhuizen was the hardest scrum half for me what a player

[@darren7400]

Turned the 1998 test against the AB's in Durban when he came on

[@thomasluke980]

Joost was like an extra forward but Faf is no lightweight 😂

[@thomasluke980]

How many tries did Joost score ? He is our best scrum half of all time IMO

[@MeanAzz_13]

You are 100% right about Joost 🇿🇦 though Ofisa Tonu'u 🇳🇿 was built like a tank, such is the Samoan make up, however as much as I love Joost, in my team I went Gregan 🇦🇺 who without doubt was the toughest half *mentally* out of Joost 🇿🇦 and Marshall 🇳🇿 at the time, yet a *brilliant player* and as we Kiwi's know that line that's in rugby history "4 more years boys!"

[@thomasluke980]

@@MeanAzz_13 how many tries did Gregan score ? Joost was faster , stronger and far more dangerous than Gregan ! Plus Gregan was a chop on the field .

[@andrewm4148]

Sebastian Chabal has been hard done by here! Although there’s too many back rows to pick from I suppose

[@johnmcdonagh9336]

Chabal was an absolute monster. Richie Mc Caw played and won a world cup Final a week after ankle surgery. Schalk Burger almost died, was unlikely to ever participate in sports again, never mind go back playing rugby professionally. Andy's words were "I miss Jerry." He damn near had tears in his eyes as he thought of a man he obviously knew and liked. And he was some man, even in his last actions in this life. Where he took his infant daughter in his arms and used his body to shield her from the worst of an impact between their vehicle and a bus. He saved her life, but both he and the girl's mother died in the crash.

[@JohnWilliams-fk3hb]

Buck Shelford and Henry Tuilangui over Chabal for me personally.

[@mjhough3558]

Tough 10, Butch James also to consider if looking at tough. Might get carded but can make a hit

[@jameswyatt4443]

There’s tougher 10s from South Africa. Henry Honiball, Frans Steyn.

[@rickphillips5098]

When it comes to tough ! Martin Johnson and John Eales were just different level! Eben Etzebeth is carrying on from them ..

[@kanebennett6810]

Awesome pack! Only change I would make is Henry tuilagi at 8 and Jerry Collins at 6 💥.

[@mikegray8776]

Good shout! And his ‘little’ brother (Alesana) HAS to be in at wing, pairing with Jonah.

[@chrisbell8271]

Jerome Kaino every day, twice on sunday

[@mikegray8776]

I heard Schalk Burger being interviewed, say that the ONLY player who ever frightened him on a rugby pitch was Henry Tuilagi. I wouldn’t argue!! Henry AND Alesana must surely both be in the hardest 15 ever !?

[@johnmitchell2269]

Got no time for players who eye gauge. Should never have been allowed to set foot on any pitches after he done that, shameful.

[@dougclark9921]

@@johnmitchell2269 we are talking hard not decent

[@jameswyatt4443]

That’s not what tough means.

[@Movezz4all]

I'm a Saffa, completely agree with Scott Gibbs!

[@daaichommie708]

Agreed. Anyone who can run over the mighty Os Du Rant, deserves praise.

[@glennaston2412]

Ashton at 14? Remember the left right combo he took off Manu and he soaked it up and carried on playing. Not many could do that!

[@morgandunn8163]

He wasn't a hard guy though

[@alanb9443]

Morgan you’re right. Eating a left hook from the 110 kegs of Samoan power that is manu Tuilagi… basically a fairy

[@morgandunn8163]

@@alanb9443 just because u eat a hook like that doesn't make u a hard guy. If we are talking hard guys someone like bakkies botha comes to mind not little bitch boy ashton 😂

[@jameswyatt4443]

Not a chance. Ashton? I genuinely can’t believe someone could think he’s tough.

[@chrispugh2450]

ashton LOL!!!!!

[@leplessis8179]

Winterbottom? Anyone else remember him? Took no prisoners, ever - just a quiet destroyer.

[@jayturner3397]

Good 👉 👍

[@chrisbaxter3597]

Yes another farmer - a nugget

[@chrisbaxter3597]

No Martin Johnson - come on

[@leplessis8179]

@@chrisbaxter3597 I would rather have the Blackpool policeman.

[@chrisbaxter3597]

@@leplessis8179 Wade Dooley - yes he took no prisoners 😄

[@JUSTCHILLIN862]

Would've liked to see Sam Tuitupou and Brian Lima in there but still a daunting team especially with Trevor SHOULDERS Leota 💪💯 great show support from Auckland New Zealand 🔥😎

[@dairet1945]

Cant believe Jim Hamilton didnt know Simon Geoghegan. What an incredible winger he was.

[@chrispugh2450]

im with you cant believe he didn't remember him. Great winger.

[@alanthomas6947]

Have you guys never heard of Terry Holmes...Welsh 9 during 80s..awesome player

[@MarquitoRH]

Shoe in at 9

[@henryb160]

Didn't do well at RL though.

[@jameswyatt4443]

He’s no Joost

[@stewarthunt707]

Also Dai Bishop, hard as a coffin nail. Wasn't international but went to league.

[@JohnWilliams-fk3hb]

This isn't who is better it's who's harder basically or tougher. So yeah Holmes at 9 followed by Bish easy.

[@johnmitchell2269]

Danny Grewcock. Angriest man to play the game. Was a giant as well. Chabal was an absolute monster. But the toughest was probably Bakies Botha. Lewis Mad Dog Moody was a different kind of tough as well.

[@SuperEdge67]

Grewcock wasn’t tough……he was just a thug.

[@philipmccarthy6175]

Bakkies was certainly one of the dirtiest.

[@davidpells4298]

Henry Honiball at 10 by miles ..Opponents genuinely feared him.

[@JohnWilliams-fk3hb]

1.Gerard cholley 2.Trevor leota 3. Esteve 4.Bakkies Botha 5. Wade Dooley 6. Jacques burger 7. Peter Winterbottom or Dai Morris 8. Buck Shelford 9. Terry Holmes 10. Butch James 11. Jonah Lomu 12.Scott Gibbs 13. Brian Lima 14. Tuilangui 15.JPR Williams. Nails team that.

[@Mustang7520]

Henry Honiball would’ve been a great shout at 10. Was called “The Blade” for a reason. Jonny was tough as nails though.

[@Mustang7520]

Brian Lima at 12, Alesana Tuilagi at 14 and Andre Joubert at 15 would be my other changes.

[@johnmccabe5725]

Buck Shelford, Willie Duggan, Andy Haden and Brian Lima.

[@SplottMassive]

Honorable Pontypridd mention. Love it

[@geoffnelson6756]

Andy Powell, my kind of rugby player, a real wrecking ball, I was in the Royal Navy 40 odd years ago, met quite a few characters like a Powell, great.

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

Beast SA blindside flanks- Danie Roussow, Juan Smit ,Jacques Cronje (so powerful he looked like he had NFL padding under his jersey), Corne Krige massive tackler. Locks I would add Paul Willemse to Bakkies as the most intimidating.

[@fraserposford144]

1. Jason Leonard 2. Trevor Leota 3. Adam Jones 4. Martin Johnson 5. Bakkies Botha 6. Peter O'Mahony 7. Schalk Burger 8. Duane Vermeulen 9. Mike Phillips 10. Ronan O'Gara 11. Jonah Lomu 12. Tana Umaga 13. Brian Lima 14. Nemani Nadolo 15. Rob Kearney

[@graemebrown7691]

Good banter, makes a change to the usual 'Lions XV' chat, but no Buck Shelford?

[@dougclark9921]

My 1st season, in the 90s was as a prop and 2nd rows were always punching through

[@WFCaxeman]

I'm old school. I'd have Richard Loe at 1, Johan LeRoux at 3, good call on Leota, Olivier Roumat and Wade Dooley locking, Schalke at 7, Jerry Collins at 6, Chabal at 8. Joost the GOAT at 9, Butch James 10, Jonah 11, Ma'a Nonu at 12, Brian Lima at 13, Manu Tuilagi at 14 and Mike Catt at 15 cos he survived being steamrolled in 95 to win in 03.

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

Catt was run over by a combine harvester!

[@MarquitoRH]

I like it

[@DeanTrytsman]

That is a great team..here is my opinion. 1.Joe Marler 2.Trevor Leota 3.Coenie Oosthuizen 4.Bakkies Botha 5.Will Skelton 6.Schalk Burger 7.Jerry Collins 8 Henry Tuilagi 9.Cobus Reinach 10.Butch James 11.Julian Savea 12.Andre Esterhuizen 13.Rene Ranger 14.Jonah Lomu 15.Israel Folau

[@paulrooy371]

Huge Lomu fan here.... as a young lad I stood between him and Pienaar during the '95 RWC in SA.... I'm guessing you never saw James Small tackle Lomu....

[@lindokuhleshange7216]

Never been a tougher no. 10 than Butch James. Nobody wanted to run down his channel

[@Benjamin-g8d8q]

LEM WAS TOUGHER

[@johnkelly4377]

Just came across this channel and really enjoying it, Jim. Just one thing that you could add is having your laptop hooked up to a tv so when you talk about all these players you can get clips up or google them for stats. Just a thought anyways mate.

[@phillipthurlow8995]

Henry Tuilagi must be in with a shout

[@johnmitchell2269]

Alesana as well.

[@daaichommie708]

But does being the biggest guy mean you're the toughest? Not saying Tuilagi wasn't tough, the man was a brick shithouse, but size and power don't always correlate to the toughest.

[@Mr300millz]

1. Beast 2. Dalton 3. Haymen 4. Botha 5. Chabal 6. Burger 7. Collins 8. H Tuilagi 9. Joost 10. Wilkinson 11. Lomu 12. M Tuilagi 13. Umaga 14. A Tuilagi 15. Lima

[@mrpaolobafico]

Paul O' Connell ?

[@DRM1891]

Didn't Brian O'Driscoll fly home early from the 2009 Lions tour? So that story about cling film must have been after the first test? He picked up that bad injury after the second so was probably in hospital, and by the time the third came around he was home.

[@janhbhugo5085]

James Small from SA also tackled the great Jomo lono

[@powerbite92]

when he was poisoned..

[@wot4922]

@@powerbite92 yes...we poison everyone. This is why no team ever has won in SA. Dork.

[@justinoswald8825]

Hard as nails and knew how to have a good time.

[@AquamanSam]

No one cares about SA

[@thomasluke980]

@@AquamanSam Really 😂 ? Good one mate 😅

[@FrancoisvanDyk]

Tough wing that will fit right into this 15 - James Small

[@merlin5420]

1 Gerard Cholley 2 Trevor Leota 3 Richard Loe 4 Bakkies Botha 5 Opeti Fonua 6 Jerry Collins 7 Schalk Burger 8 Henry Tuilagi/ Buck Shelford 9 Joost 10 Henri Honiball 11 Jonah 12 Chiropractor 13 Frank Bunce 14 Tuisova 15 JPR 16 Os Du Randt 17 Fitzpatrick 18 Keith Murdoch 19 Colin Meads 20 Andre Venter 21 Robert Jones 22 Julian Savea 23’ Inga Tuigamala 24 Alesana Tuilagi

[@kristofergirhammar4457]

How did you not include Jaques Burger? Schalk, Jerry, Jaques would be an awesome back row!

[@whatdoyousaymrwilson]

Surely Henry Tuilagi at 8 absolute beast.

[@elliotstreet2462]

I would’ve had Henry Tuilagi at eight with JC at six and would’ve put Lewsey on the wing

[@leplessis8179]

Good call on Lewsey - best tackler, ever.

[@Shandyboy8612]

Lewsey was nails tbf

[@johnmitchell2269]

Lewis Mad Dog Moody.

[@kingrat738]

AB's tough XV 1) Ken Gray 2) Fitzy 3) Carl Hayman 4) Pine Tree 5) Brad Thorn 6) Jerry Collins 7) McCaw 8) Buck Shelford 9) Jimmy Cowan 10) luke McAllister 11) Jonah 12) Bill Osbourne 13) Frank Bunce 14) Bryan Williams 15) Ben Smith Ken, Tree, Jerry & Buck will sort out any stouche that flares up... Rest are just uncompromising, hard buggers! Plenty of pace and size out wide. Good luck to anyone on the cut back ☠️ Honourable mentions to: Steve McDowell, Sam Tuitupou, Troy Flavell, Zinzin Brooke & Keith Murdoch

[@yahoshuaistheonlywaytothek5149]

Jonah lomu what an awesome individual. Definitely him. Never scored a try against springboks. O Driscal also awesome

[@HeeniKeke]

Jonah never scored against wales either

[@Lesssvav]

Toughest Squad: 1 - Add South African 😂 2 - Trevor Leota 3 - Add other South African 🤣 4 - Brad Thorne 5 - Bakkis Botha 6 - Jerry Collins 7 - Schalk Burger 8 - Henry Tuilagi 9 - Kahn Fotualii 10 - Johnny Wilkinson 11 - Jonah Lomu 12 - Ma’a Nonu 13 - Jaque Fourie 14 - Joshua Tuisova 15 - Izzy Folau

[@deskirby309]

Love the podcast.

[@jameaessex5815]

Wade Dooley at 4.

[@vincevanderwalt2916]

Sebastian Chabal, Justin Marshall, Butch James, Frank Bunce, Zinzan Brooke, Owen Finnegan, Phil Waugh

[@nickc4033]

Difficult to believe they didn't have Buck Shelford at 6 or 8... (despite decent picks they did make)

[@alanb9443]

Surprised deacon didn’t get a mention. If it’s about to start up on the field you’re gonna want that left uppercut.

[@iangregory54]

He's on the bench along with Henry Tuilagi

[@patman142]

you should do a hardest NH team against the hardest SH team. Call outs for Peter Clohessy, Martin Johnson, Paul O'Connell and Grewcock

[@markhamer7220]

Chuck Julian white, Graeme Dawe and mike Teague in there for good measure.

[@ASM0]

8 has to be Buck Shelford, nobody else even comes close

[@jimosulli]

I'll swap out Alun Wyn for Martin Johnson and Simon Geoghegan for Josh Lewsey - and maybe Drico for Brian Lima

[@zztop6460]

Definitely missed out on the chiropractor. You could have a list of Samoan players from the past. Apollo Perilini more famous in league but a beast in 91.

[@herb2078]

Hibbard as a shout for 2, Martin Johnson in for a second row and maybe etzebeth. Lewis moody as a shout for flanker, Mike Philips for 9, wilko is by far the hardest 10 to play the game he used to fold forwards all day long, Josh lewsey for wing and JPR Williams at fullback

[@ernestshu]

And Butch James?

[@herb2078]

@@ernestshu ye he was a classy player and a tough lad for sure! Watched him at bath for a number of years. People don’t realise the man has huge as well a lot bigger than most fly half’s

[@PowrAl]

Putting an image of your team out at the end would have been great.

[@09hunterboy8]

Brian Lima on the wing

[@timbarker5206]

1 Alan Jacobson, 2 Trevor Leota, 3 Julian White, 4 Bakkies Botha, 5 Alan Wyn-Jones, 6 Schalk Burger, 7 Richie McCaw, 8 Jerry Collins, 9 Ofisa Tonu'u, 10 Jonny Wilkinson, 11 Jonah Lomu, 12 Scott Gibbs, 13 Brian O'Driscoll, 14 Simon Geoghegan, 15 Christian Cullen

[@smartalecc]

Jacques Burger at 7

[@Chris2sOldbutnotstupid]

Gentleman, I truly appreciate your show, however I feel as a passionate Springbok supporter that you got this wrong. There were Welsh rugby players over the years that were tougher than most to the extent that they beat the Springboks at club level. Same can be said for Scottish teams and a few of the English teams. I have a friend that will be able to give you a different lineup and possibly tougher than the one you suggested. But thanks for your very entertaining channel and keep up the good work. Kind regards #Chris2'soldbutnotstupid

[@LaPtiteAnglaise]

Ellis Genge? Frank Bunce? Sonny Bill? Tuigamala? Brian Lima? Alesana Tuilagi? If we’re talking wrecking ball wild men?

[@chasey2327]

Bunce was like terminator...u couldnt damage him and his hair never moved

[@maureenthomas9758]

Marc Jones wales rugby league and Union back row from 90s hard as nails

[@redsidebiker]

Pontypool Front Row are shoo-ins. Feared in their day, time transported to today, would still be feared.

[@owenL]

What about the Ebbw Vale boxer at 10 from the 90s. Absolute nails. (Can’t think of his name though…)

[@andy-wi5gc]

Byron hayward

[@jeffwill5391]

Other decent SA options: 2. Bismark du Plessis 7. Corne Krige 10. Butch James 12. De Wet Barry.

[@bjpgm1233]

When it the full episode

[@acrossthepond9008]

A Tuilagi on the wing definitely.

[@KidMLV]

If you had James Small on the other wing, I would be afraid team mates would be getting into brawls😂

[@danielgrossmann7234]

James Small on the wing. Crazy tough

[@darthmaul408]

I’d love to watch this team in action.

[@nevetslisa]

Missing some players here...Chabal, Butch James, Henry Honibal, James Small, Bismarck du plesis, Joost van der westhuisen, Chris Latham, Kevin mealamu, Dough Howlett...

[@billparry7058]

That was brilliant 😂😂😂

[@thegreenguy7268]

Jerry Collins... he smashed Chabal..bent him like a banana...plenty of opposition passed before contact with Jerry...Jerome Kaino was tough too..and No.7 Richie McCaw ,No. 10 Dan Carter , only one No.11 The Great Johan Lomu..you could just make Top 15 from NZ and SA...☝️😂.. Aaron Smith best Half Back..Hardest tackler Brian Lima , Samoa , The Chiropractor..!!!

[@joeholden2528]

Martin Johnson in the back row

[@soda5730]

I’m a Saffer but have no problem in saying that some of the toughest lads were the late 90s early 20s Wallabies. You never considered any of them.

[@daaichommie708]

Agree fully. People always failed to realise that rugby was (and is) a non entity sport in Wallaby Land. They always punched well above their weight! That 99 team was a great team.

[@yahoshuaistheonlywaytothek5149]

Jacques Fourie is one of my toughest centres

[@samuellatter5840]

Butch James and Danny Grewcock were 2 names I was expecting

[@tonywilson8681]

Danny is a good shout, loved the way he played, never not involved.

[@dougclark9921]

Cant believe you didn't have Tuilagi on the wing in his Samoan shirt close lining and punching people

[@xpat73]

Julian White as a tight head, not a loose head.

[@HeidiLandRover]

Mick The Munch should've made it into this team.

[@nickwilliams8951]

What about ‘The Chiropractor’ Brian Lima at 12?

[@7MSkinner]

I can’t believe Henry or Alessana Tuilagi didn’t make this team 😂😂

[@daCATgraphics]

Awesome team

[@ethanmcmahon7343]

How can you forget about Sebastian Chabel

[@alanb9443]

Lol Jim said he’s a fake tough guy in the past

[@ethanmcmahon7343]

@@alanb9443 fake tough guy 😂 he smashed any player who ran at him. Make Jerry Collins look like an amateur

[@RichardCummins1988]

@@ethanmcmahon7343 Munster made mincemeat of him a couple of times and targeted him with Sale. Massive lad, no necessarily hard

[@TheMintedAero1993]

​@@ethanmcmahon7343 I think you're getting confused with Chris Masoe. Jerry ruined Chabal

[@stanley626]

Quite easily. He was a bit of a one hit wonder. He would put in one headline hit but then you would not see him. Collins was relentless hit and hit

[@yahoshuaistheonlywaytothek5149]

When Jake white was technical advisor to Nick Mallet they toured France and the French came up to Jake and asked if Henry honiball was playing, to which Jake replied yes. The French was like shit we stuffed. Wasn’t the best flyhalf ever but dam he was tough

[@speak_your_truth.]

Allasandro Troncon at 9. Granite.

[@francisplatt93]

Johnny Wilkinson was one I guessed!

[@diegolove173]

Serge Betsen should be on the list he could tackle Jesus

[@Biddlybung]

Butch James at 10 surely? His low tackles were chest high. Loved a high shot

[@DadModeGamingClips]

These teams are always an instant waste of time when Gorgodze gets passed over.

[@danstorey9257]

Christian Cullen Best 15 that’s ever lived!

[@johnmitchell2269]

Jason Robinson was better

[@danstorey9257]

@@johnmitchell2269 Nah - Robinson and Lomu on the wings

[@johnmitchell2269]

@@danstorey9257 From 03 onwards Robinson played 15 for England

[@danstorey9257]

@@johnmitchell2269 you’re correct, I just wouldn’t have him there with Cullen about. But still want him in the back 3 (and I’m from Yorkshire 😆)

[@bentuber1]

Shane Horgan was the only player I've seen put jonah into touch

[@MarquitoRH]

Watch the 95 RWC final again. Plenty of Saffas put the big guy down but may e he was at 50% from food poisoning 😅

[@markbrown-sb2zm]

James Dalton at 2

[@briancurtis5796]

The claw has to be on any hardest team

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

Most powerful 8- Vermuelen and Zinzan Brooke. Easy picks. Kieran Reid too.

[@koogar83]

Martin Johnson and Henry Tuilagi have to be in that team