Dream Team with Caolon Ryan

Calon Ryan, the recently retired former Chinnor, Birmingham-Moseley, Stourbridge, Coventry, Darlington Mowden Park and Rotherham Titans fly-half, choose the best XV he has played with or against

1. Soane Tonga'uiha – Legend of the game, played against him several times in my career but also had the privilege of playing with him at Chinnor. Still a consistent performer in his 40s!

2. Aleki Lutui – Abig figure around Worcester when I was an academy player, a real talisman for the club. Enjoyed playing against him during his time at Ampthill

3. Ben Franks – Two-time World Cup winner. It was amazing to get a chance to face him whilst he was at London Irish. A rugby great.

4. Toby Salmon – Both a team-mate and flat-mate during our time together, Toby is a giant of a man. 6'7 and 19 stone, it's a joy to watch him run it straight. 5. Cory Hill – Cory spent a season at Moseley in his younger years and was one of the first names on the team sheet every weekend. Consultant performer. It's no shock he has gone on to achieve what he has in the game.

6. Blair Cowan – Blair's work-rate was phenomenal, there wasn't a blade of grass he didn't cover. You would go for a gap only to get smashed by this guy out of nowhere. A player like that sticks in your memory.

7. Matt Kvesic – Igrew up with Matt at Worcester and he was always destined to where the Red Rose. Not only was he a true athlete but he arguably had better skills than all the backs too. Top player.

8. Steven Luatua – All Black who had it all: power, pace and skills. Unstoppable the year he played in the Championship.

9. Dwayne Peel – British and Irish Lion and legend of the game. Played against him when he was at Bristol, a class act.

10. Gordon Ross – Gordon was instrumental in London Welsh's promotion from the Champ. As a young 10 playing against him, it was amazing to watch his game management. Never flash, he just did the right thing at the right time. The best rugby brain I have played against.

11. Alesana Tuilagi – Iwas in awe of this man during his glory years at Leicester. He had a very brief spell at Doncaster which allowed me to line up against him. Surviving a one-on-one tackle is a memorable achievement.

12. Will Hurrell – I've played with and against Will. One is more enjoyable than the other! A powerful centre who caused defences all sorts of problems. Top bloke.

13. Andy Short – Another Worcester academy graduate. He HA was my captain growing up and was a great leader and even better player. Career cut short through injury but still achieved so much.

14. Adam Radwan – Iplayed with Adam when he was a fresh-faced 18-year-old. You could tell he was special and is the fastest player I have ever played with. An out-and-out finisher and one of the best wingers in the country.

15. Tommy Bell – Tommy was London Irish's standout player in their 2016/17 Championship promotion-winning season. Has an all-round skill set in that he's a ball player, try scorer and goal kicker.