The best of the best: The greatest ever RWC XV

To qualify for selection on Donal Lenihan’s best ever World Cup XV, the players had to have at least one winner’s medal in the pocket

1. Os du Randt (South Africa)

Jacobus Petrus du Randt, or Os as he was affectionately known, became only the sixth player to win two World Cup winners medals when he played his last competitive game in the 2007 fnal in Paris. The only survivor from South Africa’s, Nelson Mandela inspired, win in 1995 he had actually retired in 2000 due to persistent injury only to be coaxed back three years later. The Springboks pride themselves in the power of their scrum and du Rands was the cornerstone of that throughout their successful 2007 campaign.