Martin Corry

Date of birth: 12/10/1973

Position: Loose forward/lock

Caps: 63

Test Debut: Starter v Argentina, 1997 - England won 46-20 in Buenos Aires

Test Points: 20

Current Club: Leicester Tigers

Strengths: Versatility - able to play at lock, blindside or number eight; immense strength - physically and mentally; leadership skills; aptitude in adversity

Weaknesses: Prone to the odd moment of tactical hot-headedness

Likely headline(s): 'Corry makes Boks sorry'

Did you know?: Corry earned a hatful of airmails - and the love of mothers everywhere - by making a 22,000-mile round trip home from the Rugby World Cup 2003 to be present at the birth of his first child.