MATT BANAHAN, THE FORMER LONDON IRISH, BATH, GLOUCESTER & ENGLAND WING/CENTRE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST...

1. Matt Stevens – One of the best props to ever play the game, he could run, pass and scrummage as good as anyone I’ve met.
2. Lee Mears – ‘Piglet’ or the ‘Smiling Assassin’ was known for his ability to always hit the top of the lineout as well as being a great person off the pitch.
3. Faan Rautenbach –Chosen from my early London Irish days. A manmountain who was immovable in the scrum. He taught me how to be a gentleman off the pitch.
4. Court...