Michael Owen

Date of birth: 7/11/1980

Position: Number-Eight

Test caps: 37

Test Points: 10

Test Debut: South Africa, 2002

Current Club: Dragons

Strengths: Owen has many attributes that make him difficult to read for any opposition. One of the best back-row distributers in the game, he also has a smart rugby brain.

Weaknesses: Has struggled for form since the Lions tour and will need to be on the top of his game against Smith, Palu and Elsom in Cardiff.

Likely Headline: Owen's last-minute strike sends England home

Did you know: Owen became the 1000th player to be capped by Wales. He was also a schoolmate of Gethin Jenkins.