Mark Gerrard

Date of birth: 4/9/82

Position: Full-back/Wing

Test caps: 22

Test Debut: Italy, 2005

Test Points: 45

Current Club: Brumbies

Strengths: Quite hefty for a back-three player, which would make him hard to stop even if he wasn't so darn fast. Also has a booming boot.

Weaknesses: During the last year or so, there have been some alarming lapses in concentration.

Likely headline(s): Gerrard cross at surprise omission

Did you know? It's quite a sporting family, with Mark playing Wallaby rugby, sister Mo'onia playing netball for Australia, and cousin Wycliff Palu one of Gerrard's team-mates in gold. He is also the only player to score a hat-trick in a Super Rugby final.