Andrew Hore

Date of birth: 13/09/1978

Position: Hooker

Test caps: 21

Test Debut: England, 2002

Test Points: 5

Current Club: Taranaki (current)

Strengths: Known for his tryscoring ability and rightfully so - his six tries in the 2004 Super 12, repeated in the 2006 Super 14, equal the most by a hooker in any year in this competition. His quick acceleration and hard running make him a slippery customer who adds attacking options to the side.

Weaknesses: Not as technically sound as the experienced Anton Oliver and is not up to world-class scrummaging standards. While his lineout throwing has improved over the years, Hore has himself admitted that there is still work to do in that area of his game.

Likely headline(s): Andrew Hores Himself Around French Clubs

Did you know? In 2006 he scored a hat-trick in the Hurricanes' win over the Chiefs, the first ever by a hooker in Super 14 history.