Alan Pearey

Jonny Wilkinson, England v SA in Bloemfontein 2000

Jonny Wilkinson is regarded by many as the epitome of professionalism in rugby. His hard work ethic made him the greatest fly-half in the world

Shane Williams scores against Australia

Shane Williams defied the normal stereotype of an international winger, and the Welshman did it by scoring 60 tries in 87 Tests. One of the great wingers of our time

David Campese scores against Ireland

With 64 tries in 101 Tests, David Campese was for years the record try-scorer among the leading nations. But mere stats can't do justice to this coruscating Australian talent

Sean Fitzpatrick of New Zealand

All Black Sean Fitzpatrick epitomised the rugged hardness of a Test-match forward. He is indisputably one of the greatest hookers of all time

Richard Hill playing for England in 1999

Richard Hill goes down as one of the greatest blindsides to play the game. His decision-making and technique at the breakdown provided the oil for England’s engine

John Eales, 2001

John Eales's influence on rugby was so profound in his ten-year Test career that the second-row is widely regarded as Australia's greatest player