ALFIE PETCH, THE GLOUCESTER AND FORMER ENGLAND U20, EXETER, CORNISH PIRATES, BIARRITZ AND NORTHAMPTON PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH...

1. Alex Waller – Helped me out a lot when I first arrived at Saints and taught me to be patient about my growth. Played over 350 professional games and is one of the best looseheads the Premiership has ever seen. Great bloke and should have been capped by England.
2. Sam Matavesi – Luke Cowan-Dickie was in with a very good shout but I only played one game with him at Exeter. Sam has loads of energy and all the skills for...