Chris Ashton (England)
What they Said: “Came across from Wigan in 2007 and promptly scored with his first touch of the ball on his Northampton debut against London Welsh. Ashton has been a regular across the whitewash ever since with his uncanny ability to be in the right place at the right time, while his ‘Ash-splash’ trademark celebration has added a theatrical flourish to proceedings.”
Sonny Bill Williams (New Zealand)
What they said: “The charismatic centre has flip-flopped between the two codes at regular intervals, as well as competing as a heavyweight boxer. Following a highly successful stint at Canterbury Bulldogs, Williams crossed codes for the first time in 2008 to join Toulon, where his offloading ability revolutionised midfield play. However, his union career will be best remembered for his displays for the All Blacks, with whom he joined a select band of players to have won the Rugby World Cup twice. An all-round sporting prodigy.”