Michael Lynagh’s Selects His All-Time England XV

10. Jonny Wilkinson

“Obvious highlight was the winning drop-goal against Australia in 2003, but Wilkinson was arguably the game’s greatest player in the build-up to that tournament, which is rarely said of an Englishman in any sport.”

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9. Matt Dawson

“The prototype scrum-half bossed arguably England’s greatest ever pack. Dawson provided consistent service and always managed England’s game efficiently.

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1. Jason Leonard

“The first Englishman to win 100 international caps. Leonard rode the professional transition and won Grand Slams, a World Cup and a Lions tour. Incredible durability for a front row forward.”

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2. Brian Moore

“The gnarly hooker was known as the pitbull. Moore was never afraid of backing out of confrontation and was a great leader.”

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3. Jeff Probyn

A perfect technique allowed Probyn to dominate bigger opposition in the scrum. Probyn set the standard for many props who followed in his path.

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