Bill McLaren's World XV

BBC rugby commentator Bill McLaren

Bill Mclaren's World XV as revealed in The Times

Full back

Andy Irvine

Scotland and British Lions full back whose offensive genius marked him out from the rest. Always willing to take a risk in attacking play.

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Left wing

David Campese

Enigmatic Australian wing - McLaren's favourite player of all time - who allied entertainment with match winning skills.

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Right wing

Gerald Davies

Wales and British Lions speedster whose pace was only matched by a devastating side-step.

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Outside centre

Danie Gerber

Strong and aggressive South African, who was at his peak when the Springboks were banned from world rugby.

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Inside centre

Mike Gibson

Ireland and British Lions back who played in almost every position behind the scrum. Career spanned 16 seasons.

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Fly-half

Rob Andrew

England and British Lions general remowned for his kicking game. Always calm and steady presence behind the pack.

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Scrum-half

Gareth Edwards

Wales and British Lions legend who became the first Welsh player to reach 50 caps. Passed, kicked and ran impeccably.

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No 8

Mervyn Davies

Wales and British Lions stalwart known as "Merv the swerve." Influential in both lineout and scrummaging.

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Openside flanker

Fergus Slattery

Ireland and British Lions maverick, who caused chaos in Springbok ranks in the 1974 Lions tour. Quick, hard and uncompromising.

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Blindside flanker

Zinzan Brooke

All Black legend whose physical and tactical skills marked him out above the rest. Bagged three drop goals for the Kiwis.

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No 5

Frik Du Preez

South African lineout expert, cultured with hands, feet and tactically aware. Won his first ten internaionals.

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No 4

Colin Meads

New Zealand totem voted All Black of the century by Kiwi public in 1999. Played a record 133 times for his country.

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Loose-head prop

Graham Price

Wales and British Lions anchor from the Pontypool school of front-rowing. A quiet achiever who let his playing do the talking.

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Hooker

Sean Fitzpatrick

Tough New Zealander who led his country 51 times. Renowned for his throwing, mobility, and advice to referees.

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Tight-head prop

Fran Cotton

England and British Lions bulwark who was solid in the scrummage, quick to breakdowns and a strong leader.

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