Ireland full-back Rob Kearney's counter-attacking for the Lions was exceptional. He has vision and pace and his ability to beat the first defender gets his team on the front foot. He has a big left boot and also excels under the high ball
England centre Riki Flutey�s form at the end of both the 2009 Six Nations and Lions tour was superb. He has an eye for a gap, his passing is top draw and although not the quickest, has great footwork and enough pace to suck defenders in
If there was a World XV selected today Wales' Gethin Jenkins would be in at loose-head prop. He pops up all over the field, both carrying powerfully and making tackles on forwards and backs. His work rate is high and his performances are consistently good
Imanol Harinordoquy has the potential to be the player of the tournament. He wins line-out ball with ease and is very destructive carrying the ball, plus he has the uncanny knack of scoring tries. When he's on form the Biarritz man is virtually unstoppable
Rory Lamont could be the tryscorer Scotland have been missing. He has size, strength and pace to cause defences problems. He's brave under the high ball and I expect to see great things from him
With Italy captain Sergio Parisse injured, there is even more pressure on new fly-half Craig Gower. The skilful former Australia rugby league international, 31, is charged with getting the turgid Azzurri backline moving but needs to play flat to do so
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