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.