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England’s gladiator at eight was central to their early Six Nations success

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

Munster’s glory days in Europe came after years of near misses and crushing disappointment…

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

Probably the greatest Six Nations player to have never won a title, the Italian talisman was revered by all