Dream Team with Mark Mapletoft

Mark Mapletoft, the former England, London Irish, Harlequins, Saracens and Gloucester fly-half, now England U20s head coach, chooses the best XV he has played with...

1. Trevor Woodman – Dougie turned up at Kingsholm in 1995 with his Cornish pal, Phil Vickery. A World Cup winner, it’s crazy to think he only had 22 caps. Retired early through injury but now bringing through the next best front row at Gloucester.
2. Phil Greening – One of the most, if not most talented players I’ve ever met. ‘Phillis’ was Paul Gascoigne playing rugby in the front row. Could have played 10.
3. Phil Vickery – ...

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