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THE SIBLING XV

1. Ben Franks – New Zealand

Big brother to Owen, Ben was the man who paved the way for the Franks family. It was his work ethic, professionalism and commitment that drove younger brother Owen to be all he could be.

And Ben was more than handy himself – winning two World Cup medals.

2: Rory Best – Ireland

The Irish captain took a long time to fulfil his potential and lived in the shadow of brother Simon for much of his earlier career.

But Rory, a hooker to Simon’s prop, had the

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