Rugby World XV

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[edit] RUGBY WORLD XV

This prestigious team is chosen annually by a rugby expert with their top team for the year based largely on international form rather than club form. 15 of the year's best players are chosen in this all-star lineup. Also awards for the best prop, hooker, lock, loose forward, halfback, first 5/8, winger, centre, fullback, utility, forward, back, coach and player are given.

[edit] Team of the Year 2007

Flag of England Andy Sheridan Flag of England Sale Sharks
Flag of South Africa John Smit Flag of France Clermont
Flag of New Zealand Carl Hayman Flag of England Newcastle Falcons
Flag of New Zealand Ali Williams Flag of New Zealand Crusaders
Flag of South Africa Victor Matfield Flag of France Toulon
Flag of New Zealand Jerry Collins Flag of New Zealand Hurricanes
Flag of South Africa Juan Smith Flag of South Africa Central Cheetahs
Flag of France Sébastien Chabal Flag of England Sale Sharks
Flag of Argentina Agustín Pichot Flag of France Stade Français
Flag of Argentina Juan Martín Hernández Flag of France Stade Français
Flag of South Africa Bryan Habana Flag of South Africa Bulls
Flag of Australia Stirling Mortlock Flag of Australia Brumbies
Flag of Ireland Brian O'Driscoll Flag of Ireland Leinster
Flag of New Zealand Doug Howlett Flag of Ireland Munster
Flag of Australia Chris Latham Flag of Australia Queensland Reds

Coach: Flag of New Zealand Graham Henry Flag of New Zealand All Blacks