My best XV Selected by Russell Berry, Towergate
Russell Berry, graduate trainee at Towergate Underwriting, selects his best XV and wins two tickets to see England v Argentina on 9 November in the QBE Rugby Internationals.
1. AIG Big, heavy hitter, able to take on any opposition
2. Lloyd’s powerful in the scrum, with the deft skills needed around the pitch to succeed. Captain
3. XL Group A huge presence across the field, with the strength needed to hold up the scrum and the experience to deal with anything that comes it’s way
4. Towergate Every second row needs someone to do the dirty work
5. Gallaghers With great reach across the country, is an excellent lineout option
6. QBE Big, heavy hitter in the insurance industry, not afraid to get its hands dirty or take on the opposition
7. Direct Line A company that is literally everywhere you look, getting in the way and being a general nuisance at the breakdown
8. Aviva A huge presence at the back of the pack, pace to burn chasing new business opportunities with a knowledgeable rugby brain
9. Post Online Every team needs a link man to unleash their backs, with Post Online marshalling the forwards, the backline can wreak havoc on the opposition
10. RSA An experienced head, who win the game. Has a bit of flair to unleash the backline, but knows how to play conservatively too
11. Marsh A proven finisher, always scoring with the clients, a match winner on its day
12. Axa Every 12 needs a mix of experience, pace, bulk and guile, Axa has this in buckets
13. Hiscox Young, flash, classy with silky skills. Able to take on the opposition with a turn of pace and soft hands
to put the back three away. A proven try scorer and winner
14. Willis A big unit who knows how to finish the job fast and effectively
15. LV Safe as houses under the high ball, but knows when and how to challenge the opposition
This article was published in the 7 November edition of Post magazine
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