Martin Johnson, England\u2019s iconic World Cup-winning skipper, has named his ultimate rugby XV \u2014 and some legends don\u2019t make the cut.<\/p>\n
Lawrence Dallaglio, Shane Williams, Brian O\u2019Driscoll, and Jason Robinson? Not in his dream lineup.<\/p>\n
The 2003 World Cup hero and two-time British & Irish Lions captain (1997, 2001) has gone all in with a team stacked full of all-time greats.<\/p>\n
With two Grand Slams for England under his belt (1995, 2003), Johnson\u2019s status as one of rugby\u2019s greatest leaders is rock solid.<\/p>\n
So, who made the cut? Here\u2019s Johnson\u2019s ultimate XV.<\/p>\n
BACK THREE<\/p>\n
Fullback: Serge Blanco (France)
A magician with the ball in hand, Blanco scored 38 tries in 93 appearances for France and was known for his incredible attacking flair.<\/p>\n
\u201cA great France fullback who dominated games.\u201d<\/p>\n
Winger: Joe Roff (Australia)
Roff was a key part of Australia\u2019s golden era, winning the 1999 Rugby World Cup and scoring 30 tries in 86 Tests. A complete winger with pace, skill, and a brilliant rugby brain.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019d put David Campese up there, but Roff is my choice. A fantastic all-round rugby player, an old-school wing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Winger: Jonah Lomu (New Zealand)
The most feared winger in history, Lomu\u2019s 15 Rugby World Cup tries and bulldozing runs changed the game forever.<\/p>\n
\u201cNot much difficulty in choosing one of the most awesome wings to have ever played.\u201d<\/p>\n
CENTRES<\/p>\n
Outside-centre: Philippe Sella (France)
Sella was the first player to win 100 caps for France and remains one of the most complete centres the game has ever seen.<\/p>\n
\u201cI used to watch him as a kid on TV and think he was brilliant. Then I played against him, and he was still brilliant. If you hit him, it was like running into concrete.\u201d<\/p>\n
Inside-centre: Danie Gerber (South Africa)
One of the best centres never to play in a Rugby World Cup due to South Africa\u2019s sporting exile. Gerber had electric pace and scored 19 tries in just 24 Tests.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe didn\u2019t play many Tests because of apartheid, but he had power and pace. I played against him in a charity match in 1996 when he was in his 40s \u2013 he was still awesome.\u201d<\/p>\n
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