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Sam Burgess voted worst England player since 2000

#2. Lesley Vainikolo – 19%

The Volcano’ stormed onto the scene for Gloucester, doing something ridiculous like scoring five tries on his debut against Leeds, before qualifying for England on residency grounds. International honours followed, with Vainikolo making his England debut against Wales in 2008. However, he failed to bring his try-scoring form to the international scene and was quickly dropped from Martin Johnston’s squad after winning five caps.

Englands’ Lesley Vainikolo about to push aside Wales Lee Byrne – photo mandatory by-line: Phil Mingo/Pinnacle – Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 – Mobile: 0797 1270 681 – 02/02/2008 – SPORT – RUGBY – RBS 6 Nations, ENGLAND V WALES, TWICKENHAM, LONDON

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