There's naturally a heavy black tinge to the best team of the year – but South Africa, Scotland, Australia, Wales and Italy make up more than half of the side. Posted December 03, 2008 by James Mortimer

Coach Robbie Deans has a number of problems to sort out up front - and still needs to find a quality No.9 to succeed George Gregan. Posted December 01, 2008 by James Mortimer

Hillary Shield is so fitting as New Zealand climb another rugby Everest to prove they are true champions Posted November 30, 2008 by Fili Tupua

Ooooh you are scary Richie.......

I know i'm going to be slated for this thread but i'll just have to take the chance of it being seen in the same ligh...