OWEN FRANKS, NORTHAMPTON SAINTS AND FORMER NEW ZEALAND, CRUSADERS AND CANTERBURY PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST…

1. Ben Franks - I’ve got to go with my brother because he was probably the biggest influence on my rugby career, especially early on when he paved the way in terms of professionalism.
2. Keven Mealamu - One of the humblest guys I’ve played with but also the most ferocious. A warrior on the field and great man off it who took time to mentor me coming through.
3. John Afoa - Carl Hayman was one of the best scrummager...