Christian Day, The RPA head of player affairs and former Sale, Stade Francais & Northampton lock chooses the best XV he has played with or against...

1. Soane Tonga’uiha – An absolute mountain of a man who when in his leanest and meanest shape was simply devastating with ball in hand. Fast, strong, 140kg and a set of soft hands. The Tongan running down the hill at Franklin’s Gardens must have been a terrible sight for opposition defences. Invented the sneaky pick.
2. Dylan Hartley – Igot to witness the transition from bad boy of rugby to 90-cap England international first hand. A power...