Sean Fitzpatrick of New Zealand

All Black Sean Fitzpatrick epitomised the rugged hardness of a Test-match forward. He is indisputably one of the greatest hookers of all time

Richard Hill playing for England in 1999

Richard Hill goes down as one of the greatest blindsides to play the game. His decision-making and technique at the breakdown provided the oil for England’s engine

John Eales, 2001

John Eales's influence on rugby was so profound in his ten-year Test career that the second-row is widely regarded as Australia's greatest player