The Bristol academy transition coach and former Sale, Sedgley Park, Bristol, Doncaster, Newcastle and Ealing lock, picks the best XV he's played with or against...

1. Ellis Genge – Iplayed with him in the academy when he was just coming through and you instantly knew he had something about him. Such a devastating ball carrier, probably one of the best in the business. I also like him as a person, he tells it how it is.
2. Dylan Hartley – One of those types of players you didn’t want to play against. Aggressive and so physical and, by all accounts, an outstanding leader as well.
3. Petrus...