Dream Team: Topsy Ojo – London Irish wing

1.Clarke Dermody – He was a brilliant all-rounder whether it was scrummaging or with ball in hand. He was a great bloke to have around the club as well.
2.David Paice – One of the toughest hookers in the league despite being made of chocolate. Still going strong after 11 years at Irish.
3.Faan Rautenbach – I don’t think I’ve played against anyone bigger than the former Springbok. He was unbelievably strong and one of the most devastating players at clearing a ruck – even if his teammates were in the way.
4.Nick Kennedy – One of the best lineout operators in the game in attack or defence. Great to see him back at the club looking after the future generations.
5.Bob Casey – Together with Nick, he had the Exiles lineout as one of the best in Europe. He was a great captain with unbelievable attention to detail.
6.Ofisa Treviranus – A strong ball carrier with great skills to match. He is quiet off the pitch but unbelievably efficient on it. He’s been brilliant in his time at the club.
7.Richie McCaw – The best in the world at the breakdown and still leading the way. He always has a telling influence on any game he’s involved in.
8.Steffon Armitage – He was brilliant at Irish and he has gone on even further at Toulon winning team and individual honours. I would love to see him at the World Cup in an England shirt.
9.Danny Care – Always a threat on the ball, constantly testing defences with his speed. Recently became a father for the first time so will have to find a way to get plenty of sleep somehow!
10.Dan Carter – Absolutely bossed the first Test I played for England. Even with his injury problems expect to see him on fire at the World Cup.
11.Sailosi Tagicakibau – One of the most dangerous finishers in the Premiership. He created waves when he joined London Irish and is doing the job at Wasps.
12.Seilala Mapusua – Probably the best player I’ve played with. He could carry, distribute, even kick on occasion. He was great on and off the pitch. He had a huge impact on the club and its supporters.
13.Jonathan Joseph – He’s got the most natural outside break and the biggest hands I’ve ever seen as well. Developing into a world class centre and I’m sure plenty of international caps are coming his way.
14.Sitiveni Sivivatu – He makes wing play look effortless, popping up everywhere on the pitch. Learned a lot from watching and playing against him.
15.Delon Armitage – The safest pair of hands under a high ball and an almost reliable boot from 60m. A good mate of mine and another going really well in the South of France with Toulon.