Who did BBC pundits pick in their Six Nations teams of tournament?
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Former Wales captain Sam Warburton and former Scotland skipper John Barclay discuss their Six Nations teams of the tournament.
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Who did BBC pundits pick in their Six Nations teams of tournament? Published 3 hours ago 382 Comments France secured a record eighth Six Nations title with a thrilling last-gasp victory over England in Paris on Saturday. Dubbed as the greatest championship ever, who will make each pundit's team of the tournament? Former Wales captain Sam Warburton and former Scotland skipper John Barclay discussed their teams on BBC Rugby Special. Despite lifting the trophy, France captain Antoine Dupont fails to make the cut at scrum-half, while only one Englishman is selected - and then only by former Wales captain Warbuton. "It is incredible to say this, but Dupont had a quiet game in round four. For him that is unheard of," Warburton said. Scotland fly-half Finn Russell was at his magical best at times, but only gets an "honourable mention". Warburton and Barclay picked a different forward pack to each other, but their backlines were exactly the same. Remember to have your say in the comments below. The Six Nations review with Barclay and Warburton Rugby Union Weekly Listen on Sounds Forwards Loose-head prop Rhys Carre - Wales SW: Over the championship, he has become Wales' cult hero. He is probably one of the most recognisable players in Wales, and deservedly so. A try-scorer and a source of go-forward. He has been great. Hooker Dewi Lake - Wales SW: It is like the basketball analogy, he gets the triple-double every game. Massive numbers in ruck hits, ball carries and tackles. He is maxing out across the board and is a triple-double player. His workrate is enormous and suits the modern game. He is a big, abrasive scrummager - his line-out darts are maybe his weakest area. You find out about a leader in adversity, not so much when you are winning. And in adversity, he has fronted up. Julien Marchand - France JB: He has a high level of consistency, carries well, and is a good decision-maker, his darts have been brilliant, and he scrummages well. Tight-head prop Simone Ferrari - I...
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