BERNARD JACKMAN, THE FORMER IRELAND, SALE, CONNACHT AND LEINSTER HOOKER, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST

1. Andrew Sheridan – Such a powerful scrummager and ball carrier and probably as strong a man as I played against, both at Sale and Toulon.
2. Keith Wood – A different level of skill-set to most hookers and had a really aggressive mindset. Played far bigger than his body warranted, possibly why he suffered so many injuries.
3. Stan Wright – Brilliant player and character at Leinster. Hard as nails and could move really well for a big man. My toughest tighthead opponent ...