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Allister Hogg

Date of birth: 20/01/1983

Position: Flanker

Test Caps: 35

Test Debut: Wales, 2004

Test Points: 25

Current Club: Edinburgh Rugby

Strengths: His combination with Simon Taylor at club and country level allows Hogg to use his power and pace to good effect.

Weaknesses: Has been a replacement during Six Nations 2007 and possibly not yet the finished article.

Likely headline(s): Hogg looking to roast Kiwis.

Did you know?: Richie McCaw rates Hogg as one the game's best back-row forwards.