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

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

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

WEST HAM One of few West Ham players to come out of this campaign with any credit, the Hammers would be in an even worse position without him. Pacy, direct and clinical, he had eight goals and two ass

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The pocket rocket winger defied the odds to become one of the modern greats