BBC rugby commentator Bill McLaren
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.
real 56k Irvine in actionLeft wing
David Campese
Enigmatic Australian wing - McLaren's favourite player of all time - who allied entertainment with match winning skills.
real 56k Campese in actionRight wing
Gerald Davies
Wales and British Lions speedster whose pace was only matched by a devastating side-step.
real 56k Davies in actionOutside centre
Danie Gerber
Strong and aggressive South African, who was at his peak when the Springboks were banned from world rugby.
real 56k Gerber in actionInside centre
Mike Gibson
Ireland and British Lions back who played in almost every position behind the scrum. Career spanned 16 seasons.
real 56k Gibson in actionFly-half
Rob Andrew
England and British Lions general remowned for his kicking game. Always calm and steady presence behind the pack.
real 56k Andrew in actionScrum-half
Gareth Edwards
Wales and British Lions legend who became the first Welsh player to reach 50 caps. Passed, kicked and ran impeccably.
real 56k Edwards in actionNo 8
Mervyn Davies
Wales and British Lions stalwart known as "Merv the swerve." Influential in both lineout and scrummaging.
real 56k Davies in actionOpenside flanker
Fergus Slattery
Ireland and British Lions maverick, who caused chaos in Springbok ranks in the 1974 Lions tour. Quick, hard and uncompromising.
real 56k Slattery in actionBlindside flanker
Zinzan Brooke
All Black legend whose physical and tactical skills marked him out above the rest. Bagged three drop goals for the Kiwis.
real 56k Brooke in actionNo 5
Frik Du Preez
South African lineout expert, cultured with hands, feet and tactically aware. Won his first ten internaionals.
real 56k Du Preez in actionNo 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.
real 56k Meads in actionLoose-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.
real 56k Price in actionHooker
Sean Fitzpatrick
Tough New Zealander who led his country 51 times. Renowned for his throwing, mobility, and advice to referees.
real 56k Fitzpatrick in actionTight-head prop
Fran Cotton
England and British Lions bulwark who was solid in the scrummage, quick to breakdowns and a strong leader.
real 56k Cotton in action
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