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DREAM TEAM

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The Rugby Paper Team
16 November 2025

JOSH BARTON, THE COVENTRY AND FORMER NEWCASTLE SCRUM-HALF, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST…
1. Phil Brantingham – Played with him at Newcastle. Hugely skilful with great rugby IQ. Still young and learning but has massive potential. Now at Saracens and destined for big things.
2. Jamie Blamire – Explosive, powerful and dynamic. The perfect hybrid between a hooker and back row. Relentless work-rate and was a constant threat with ball in hand when we were at Newcastle together.
3. Trevor Davison – Old-school tighthead who locks everything down. Scrummaging rock and reliable s...

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