RUPERT HARDEN, HARTPURY AND FORMER GLOUCESTER & TYNEDALE TIGHTHEAD, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS …PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST…

1. Nick Wood – Marcos Ayerza was superb, but for about four years Wood was absolutely dominant and how he was overlooked by England is staggering. He was immense.
2. Darren Dawidiuk – Currently battling cancer and a massive inspiration. Most underrated hooker but a solid, positive guy who never let you down. I played my best rugby alongside him.
3. Simone Ferrari – Young kid at Treviso, but an absolute beast who’s great around th...