Ronan O'Gara & Paul O'Connell have both being named in the L'Equipe Team of The Year, O'Gara selected to partner George Gregan at half back, O'Connell paired with Victor Matfield. Also included in the side is Irish captain Brian O'Driscoll.

L'Equipe Team of the Year:

15. Mils Muliaina (New Zealand) 14. Joe Rokocoko (New Zealand) 13. Brian O'Driscoll (Ireland) 12. Matt Giteau (Australia) 11. Lote Tuqiri (Australia) 10. Ronan O'Gara (Ireland) 9. George Gregan (Australia) 1. Os du Randt (South Africa) 2.William Servat (France) 3. Sylvain Marconnet (France) 4. Victor Matfield (South Africa) 5. Paul O'Connell (Ireland) 6. Schalk Burger (South Africa) 7. George Smith (Australia) 8. Lawrence Dallaglio (England).