We’re at the end of the end of 2007/2008 Rugby Season and the Beginning of the 2008/2009 season. Here is my choice of World’s 1st XV.

Tight Head Prop: Tony Woodcock (New Zealand)

Hooker: Mario Ledesma (Argentina)

Loose Head Prop: Jon Smit (South Africa)

Locks: Victor Matfield (South Africa) / Ali Williams (New Zealand)

Blindside Flanker: Rocky Elsom (Australia)

Openside Flanker: Ritchie McCaw (New Zealand)

No.8: Sergio Parisse (Italy) – Vice Captain

Scrumhalf: Jean-Baptiste Elissalde (France) – Captain

Flyhalf: Dan Carter (New Zealand)

Blindside Wing: Shane Williams (Wales)

Inside Center: Juan Martin Hernandez (Argentina)

Outside Center: Jamie Noon (England)

Wing: Vincent Clerc (France)

Fullback: Cedric Heymans (France)

What say you?

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