Cornish Pirates

Tim In Dream Team
May 9th 2008

Its no surprise to hear that Tim Cowley has again been selected in the 'Rugby Times' National One Dream XV, as voted for by the coaches from other teams in the Division.

One of five Cornish Pirates selected last year, the Bourgoin bound back-rower retains his place at No. 8 as the only 'Pirate' named in this year's line-up. In total, eight different clubs are represented, and there were 107 different players nominated by the 16 coaching teams who were unable to cast a vote for members of their own squads. League champions Northampton Saints, with five, had the most players named in the chosen side. From a Pirates perspective, lock Heino Senekal must have been close to inclusion, whilst Cornish All Blacks winger Matt Jess is another who clearly came into contention.

Tim In Action Against Leicester Tigers

'Rugby Times' National One Dream Team:

15 Bruce Reihana (Northampton Saints)

14 Chris Ashton (Northampton Saints)

13 Bevan Armitage (Esher)

12 Tim Molenaar (Nottingham)

11 Josh Drauniniu (Exeter Chiefs)

10 Carlos Spencer (Northampton Saints)

9 Karl Dickson(Bedford Blues)

8 Tim Cowley (Cornish Pirates)

7 Luke Sherriff (Nottingham)

6 Nic Strauss (Bedford Blues)

5 James Hanks (Exeter Chiefs)

4 Nic Rouse (Nottingham)

3 Wayne Thompson (Newbury Blues)

2 Dylan Hartley

1 Tom Smith (Northampton Saints).