The powerful winger with the flowing blonde locks is the biggest physical presence in a powerful France back division.

The Clermont-Auvergne player has both power and pace and his reading of the game helps him compensate for being less nimble on his feet than many of his peers.

Rougerie featured in one of the tries of the tournament in 2003, albeit as a spectator as Fiji's Rupeni Caucaunibuca, sadly missing this time, rounded him before scoring from long range.