Sam Burgess heads a list of five English players selected in a dual codes Dream Team named by a popular English rugby league website.
The Love Rugby League list of the best players to play both rugby union and rugby league also features ex-All Blacks and Samoans.
Love Rugby League's Dual Codes Dream XII:
1-Jonathan Davies
'His creativity, speed, flair and goal kicking ability were more than enough to see him be successful in both codes.'
2-Jason Robinson
'After moving to rugby union, he went on to further impress with Bath and Sale before scoring a try in England’s World Cup final victory over Australia in 2003.'
3-Israel Folau
'When it comes to being able to make an impact in both codes, there has not been many who made the transition better than Folau.'
4-Shontayne Hape
'During the early to mid-2000s, Hape formed one of the most fearsome partnerships in the game alongside Lesley Vainikolo at Bradford.'
5-Lote Tuqiri
'Between 1999-02, Tuqiri’s size and strength on the wing played a huge factor for Brisbane as he went on to score 56 tries in 99 appearances for the Broncos.'
6-Henry Paul
'During the early to mid-2000s, Hape formed one of the most fearsome partnerships in the game alongside Lesley Vainikolo at Bradford.'
7-Stephen Myler
'After starting his career with St Helens, he went on to have steady spells with Widnes and Salford before moving to rugby union with Northampton Saints in 2006.'
8-Sam Burgess
'Despite struggles to adapt in union and being thrusted into the international scene prematurely, it is still hard to ignore the natural talent and fearlessness this man possessed throughout his career.'
9-Craig Gower
'The former playmaker is probably more renowned for his time with Penrith in rugby league where between 1996-07.'
10-Apollo Perelini
'The former barnstorming front-rower started life out in rugby union with the likes of Auckland and North Harbour in New Zealand.'
11-Sonny Bill Williams
'Well you cannot talk about cross-code stars without talking about this man. In terms of both formats, there is not a bigger name than Sonny Bill himself.'
12-Brad Thorn
'A former dual-code international whose hard work and sheer determination saw him become a constant presence in the game well into his 40's.'
13-Andy Farrell
'In his 13-year rugby league career, he went on to win six league titles, four challenge cups, two Man of Steel awards and the Golden Boot. Even though his rugby union career was not as successful, he still went on to have a steady stint with Saracens.'
