15:  Serge Blanco (France).
Not really a forwards choice, as he would counter attack from behind the posts instead of sticking it in the stands so that you could have a breather.  For a man with a 40 Gauloise-a-day habit he was an incredibly elusive runner.
Honourable mentions:  John Gallagher (New Zealand) Andre Joubert (South Africa).

14:  Tana Umaga (New Zealand).
Not his preferred position in the centres, but I like the idea of Predator on the wing.  He would also keep those flaky outside backs in line with his leadership skills.
Honourable mentions:  Gerald Davies (Wales), Simon Geoghan (Ireland).

13:  David Duckham (England). Had a side-step that looked like he dislocated his hips.  Long blond locks made him look extra dashing to me as a kid and he had a tackle like a thunderbolt.  Was in the legendary 1971 Lions and 1973 Barbarians teams - say no more.
Honourable mentions:  Frank Bunce (New Zealand).  Mike Gibson (Ireland).

12:  Brian O’Driscoll (Ireland).
I was at The Gabba in 2001 when he cut the Ozzie backs in half.  Has shown a disturbing tendency towards whinging in recent years, but still produces the goods on the pitch. 
Honourable mentions:  Philippe Sella (France), Tim Horan (Australia).

11:  Rory Underwood (England)
A finishers finisher with an incredible strike rate.  Ran fast and low to the ground, making him difficult to stop, even if he wasn’t the biggest fella on the park.
Honourable mentions: Jonah Lomu (New Zealand), David Campese (Australia).

10:  Hugo Porta (Argentina).
The Latin points machine playing for an average Argie side.  Imagine what he would do with a decent amount of possession.
Honourable mentions:  Naas Botha (South Africa), Grant Fox (New Zealand).

9:  Gareth Edwards (Wales).
In a hotly contested position he almost picks himself.  Speed, strength, a good pass and a great rugby brain.  Also picked to lead the singing and to tell long, rambling stories on the coach.
Honourable mentions:  Joost van der Westhuizen (South Africa), Sid Going (New Zealand).

8:  Dean Richards (England).
England hardly ever lost when he was playing.  With his socks round his ankles and his shambling gait he didn’t look the part, but he always knew where the ball would be and apparently it would be easier to escape the clutches of a polar bear than get Deano’s big mitts off the it.
Honourable mentions:  Scott Quinnell (Wales), Morne du Plessis (South Africa)

7:  Michael Jones (New Zealand). The Iceman Cometh.  Fast and aggressive, Jonesy knew where the try line was.  A consistent performer at the top level who always seemed to have reserves of speed and stamina that he could call on in the big games.  A true great and humble with it.
Honourable mentions:  Laurent Cabannes (France), Peter Winterbottom (England).

6:  Abdelatiff Benazzi (France).
The big Moroccan was an able lock, but I think was at his best as a wrecking ball on the blind side.  A line out option, bags of experience and deft hands for a big man.  A real enforcer.
Honourable mentions:  Francois Pienaar (South Africa), Jason White (Scotland)

5:  Gary Whetton (New Zealand).
Second NZ lock to 50 caps behind Colin Meads.  Unfairly singled in the scandal of Buck’s axing as captain he should have gone on to earn 80+ caps.  A lineout cert and strong scrummager.  Nothing fancy and every team needs a big, bushy mo’ to scare the oppo.
Honourable mentions:  Wade Dooley (England), Mark Andrews (South Africa).

4:  John Eales (Australia).
Inspirational leader Eales was pure class in every aspect of the locking game.  Useful back up place kicker.
Honourable mentions: Martin Johnson (England), Ian Jones (New Zealand).

3:  Laurent Seigne (France).
Front row nutter who along with Pascal Ondarts, used to warm up head butting the wall of the changing room.  Associated with aggressive motivation and on pitch violence.  No one would mess with a pack containing this man.
Honourable mentions:  Graham Price (Wales), Richard Loe (New Zealand).

2:  Sean Fitzpatrick (New Zealand).
Powerful scrummager, accurate in the lineout and on pitch leader.  One of the best wind-up merchants available he could put off the opposition front row with a well placed remark.  Often found scoring from the wing.
Honourable mentions:  Uli Schmidt (South Africa), Phil Kearns (Australia).

1:  Jason Leonard (England).
Immensely endurable and could play on either side of the scrum.  He also had a high tackle count for a front rower.  Big Jase fits in as the team joker and would ensure that nobody missed their round at the bar.
Honourable mentions: Os du Randt (South Africa), Steve McDowell (New Zealand).