IGNAS DARKINTIS, DARLINGTON MOWDEN PARK, LITHUANIA AND FORMER THANET, BIRMINGHAM, ORDIZIA, COVENTRY AND EALING PROP, CHOOSES HIS BEST XV PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST…

1. Soane Tonga’uiha – With his experience and size, everything is perfect in his set-piece and he’s still very good around the park for Ampthill. Such a powerful and influential player.
2. Andrei Radoi – We played together at Ealing and he’s so consistent at scrum-time and lineout. Tackles anything and a great defender whose fearless attitude inspires others.
3. Geoff Cross – I had a loan...