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DREAMTEAM

by
The Rugby Paper Team
14 April 2019

FRANCO VAN DER MERWE, SOUTH AFRICA, LONDON IRISH AND FORMER LIONS, SHARKS AND ULSTER LOCK, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST…

1. Tendai Mtawarira – ‘The Beast’ has a big motor and massive workrate. Has just become the most capped prop in Super Rugby and has been phenomenal for the Springboks.
2. Rory Best/Bismarck Du Plessis – Can’t split them. Rory’s leadership is unbelievable and he’s incredible in the loose; Bismarck is big, physical and has a great set-piece.
3. Janie Du Plessis – Veteran Springbok prop who nev...

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