The great and good of the game were asked to choose their best XV in the history of rugby – and have found no room for All Blacks legend Dan Carter.
The result was one of the most star-studded, attack-minded sides you have ever seen.
Voters selected a team filled with sublime talent - and notable absentees including Carter, Sergio Parisse, JPR Williams, Jason Leonard, Bryan Habana and Paul O'Connell.
BACK-THREE:
- 15. Serge Blanco (France)
- 14. Jonah Lomu (New Zealand)
- 11. David Campese (Australia)
Did you know: In September 2009, Lomu took part in an amateur bodybuilding contest, finishing second in two categories
Honourable mentions: Bryan Habana (South Africa), Doug Howlett (New Zealand), Shane Williams (Wales), Jason Robinson (England), JPR Williams (Wales)
CENTRES:
- 13. Brian O'Driscoll (Ireland)
- 12. Tim Horan (Australia)
Did you know: O'Driscoll was chosen as Player of the Tournament in the 2006, 2007 and 2009 RBS Six Nations Championships.
Honourable mentions: Jeremy Guscott (England), Will Greenwood (England), Frank Bunce (New Zealand), Phillipe Sella (France), Sonny Bill Williams (New Zealand), Brian Lima (Samoa)
HALFBACKS:
- 10. Jonny Wilkinson (England)
- 9. Gareth Edwards (Wales)
Did you know: In 1997 he gave up the student life to become a professional rugby union player with the Newcastle Falcons.
Honourable mentions: Dan Carter (New Zealand), Jonathan Davies (Wales), Michael Lynagh (Australia), Joost van der Westhuizen (South Africa), George Gregan (Australia)
FRONT-ROW:
- 1. Os du Randt (South Africa)
- 2. Keith Wood (Ireland)
- 3. Olo Brown (New Zealand)
Honourable mentions: Os du Randt (South Africa), Rodrigo Roncero (Argentina), Steve McDowell (New Zealand), Sean Fitzpatrick (New Zealand), John Smit (South Africa), Mario Ledesma (Argentina)
SECOND-ROW:
- 4. Martin Johnson (England)
- 5. John Eales (Australia)
Did you know: Johnson was awarded an OBE by The Queen in 1997 but later honoured with a CBE in the aftermath of England’s Rugby World Cup triumph in 2003.
Honourable mentions: Victor Matfield (South Africa), Paul O'Connell (Ireland), Colin Meads (New Zealand), Brodie Retallick (New Zealand)
BACK-ROW:
- 6. Richard Hill (England)
- 7. Richie McCaw (New Zealand)
- 8. Zinzan Brooke (New Zealand)
