DAMIAN WELCH, THE PLYMOUTH ALBION HEAD COACH AND FORMER SCARLETS, EXETER AND CARDIFF LOCK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST…

1. Iestyn Thomas - When I was at Scarlets he was a top guy at scrummaging but also a very good man around the changing room. Great bloke and a top pro to learn from.
2. Luke Cowan-Dickie - If I was picking a British Lions team right now, Dickie would start. The way he’s improved is incredible and he’s reaping rewards with Exeter and England.
3. Carl Hayman - One of the first really big names I came up against after joining Exe...