PIERS FRANCIS THE ENGLAND AND NORTHAMPTON CENTRE CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST – EXCLUDING CURRENT TEAMS

1. Angus Ta’avao –A good friend from my early days in Auckland. He’s a very big man with the biggest quads and calves around but also possesses silky footwork and handling skills too. Super Rugby experience with the Chiefs, Waratahs and Blues.
2. Pat Leafa – Another Marist boy who I was with in the Auckland academy. A great leader, superb core skills and was a truly humble guy to be around. Very Keven Mealamulike. Was at the Rebels for quite a while but is now in Fr...