Andrew Sheridan

Date of birth: 1/11/1979

Position: Prop

Caps: 13

Test Debut: Replacement v Canada, 2004 - England won 70-0 at Twickenham

Test Points: 0

Current Club: Sale Sharks

Strengths: Strength; peerless scrummager; strong runner; versatility

Weaknesses: History of injury; not the finest exponent of 'total rugby'

Likely headline(s): 'England merry on Sheri'

Did you know?: Sheridan, who lists bricklaying and song-writing as his favourite pastimes, is reputed to be the strongest man in world rugby. He has been known to bench press 225 kilograms and squat 275 kilograms.