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Garbisi or Ford? Six Nations team of the tournament

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Monday, 18 March 2024 08:24

BBC pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton have named their Six Nations teams of the tournament.

Both teams include five of the same players, while former Scotland captain Barclay opts for Italy fly-half Paolo Garbisi, with ex-Wales skipper Warburton choosing England's George Ford.

Ireland retained their Six Nations title on the final day but do not dominate either side, while only two Scotsmen and one Welshman are included.

Meanwhile, both pundits chose England number eight Ben Earl as their player of the tournament.

Have a look at who both men picked in their XV and let us know the team you would pick in our comments section below.

Barclay's XV: Pani; Van der Merwe, Menoncello, Aki, Penaud; Garbisi, Le Garrec; Porter, Turner, Atonio, Beirne, Martin, Ollivon, Van der Flier, Earl.

Barclay selected four Irishmen, four Frenchmen, three Italians, two Englishmen and two Scots, with Garbisi chosen at fly-half.

"He kicked well and put Italy in the right parts of the field," said Barclay.

"Italy have struggled with their game management over the years, but he controlled the game and his ability to get that Italian team going was brilliant."

Garbisi partnered France scrum-half Nolann Le Garrec, who only started two games in his debut Six Nations.

Barclay added: "The big question was what would France do without Antoine Dupont. Nolann Le Garrec showed if Dupont is not around for a while, it may not be all doom and gloom because he was sensational."

In the pack, Barclay selected George Turner to be his hooker, saying: "He's been Scotland's best player. He's physical, direct and powerful. He shows real urgency in go-forward, looks after the ball really well and is a destructive tackler."

Warburton's XV: Ioane; Penaud, Henshaw, Menoncello, Lowe; Ford, Le Garrec; Baille, Sheehan, Atonio, McCarthy, Martin, Chessum, Reffell, Earl.

Warburton picked four Irishmen, four Englishmen, four Frenchmen, two Italians and one Welshman, with Ford steering the attack from fly-half.

"England's attack as a team has started to click and the last two rounds [against Ireland and France] have really elevated George Ford," Warburton said.

"I think he is a great game manager."

Warburton admitted he had "cheated" slightly by picking Italy's Monty Ioane out of position at full-back, but said he could not leave the wing out.

"I know Monty Ioane is not a 15 and I've cheated a bit there but he was so good with his metres made and his one-on-one ability," said Warburton. "He is a game changer."

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