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All around the world, grass roots rugby players are upping their game for the international stage

The ITV Rugby World Cup frontman on heroes, hard hats and hairy moments

Part centre and part back row, the Springbok is the prototype for the modern game

The giant from Limerick spearheaded the reverse in Ireland’s Six Nations fortunes

The battling flanker overcame a sticky start to become an icon and double Grand Slam winner