1. Austin Healey – a nine-minute hattrick vs Italy in Rome, 2000
In addition to his own hat-trick, the versatile ace set up two more scores for Ben Cohen in what ended up as a flattering 59-12 victory against the Azzurri
His three scores showcased his varied talents, a winger’s finish in the corner for the first, a magnificent solo break, chip and gather for the second, and the coordination to gather Jonny Wilkinson’s kick to the corner and dab down for his second.
That set England on their way to a rout, moving top of the standings with four wins from four and seemingly destined for a Grand Slam – until Scotland spoiled the party a fortnight later.