David Kirk will always be remembered as one of the greatest scrum-halves ever. The New Zealander held aloft the first World Cup in 1987
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Rugby’s Greatest: Nick Farr-Jones
Australia's cerebral scrum-half, Nick Farr-Jones, is considered by many as one of the greats of our game
Rugby’s Greatest: Victor Matfield
South African second-row Victor Matfield has done much in rugby to grant him the title of one of the greatest
Rugby’s Greatest: Schalk Burger
South Africa's Schalk Burger has a fearsome reputation as a hard-hitting tackler, a loyal servant to the Springboks, he is one of the greatest blindsides of all time
Rugby’s Greatest: Joost van der Westhuizen
South Africa's Joost van der Westhuizen possessed all of the traits that made up a world class scrum-half
Rugby’s Greatest: Kieran Read
New Zealand's Kieran Read is fast becoming the greatest No 8 of all time
Rugby’s Greatest: Martin Johnson
One of the greatest second-rows to play the game, we profile the imposing figure of Martin Johnson.
Rugby’s Greatest: Dan Carter
Pound for pound, New Zealand's Dan Carter is thought by many to be the greatest fly-half to have graced the game
Rugby’s Greatest: Sergio Parisse
Italy's greatest player ever, Sergio Parisse is the second highest cap winner amongst forwards.
Watch the Rugby World Cup with England legends in the Maldives or Thailand
Jason Robinson, James Haskell and Austin Healey will be commentating on matches at Soneva’s resorts in the Maldives and Thailand