defences
honest with his eye for a gap and willingness to run penalties at
every opportunity.

10) Fly-half: Nicky Robinson (Bristol Rugby)
The former Wales international showed all his experience in the
second leg of the play-off semi-final against Rotherham, producing
a tactical masterclass as well as kicking four second-half goals to
steer Bristol home. Robinson's ability to play flat in the face of
the defence has taken the pressure off Bristol's midfield: an area
where they have struggled to find a tried and tested
combination.

11) Wing: Miles Mantella (London Scottish)
The former Harlequins speedster scorched home for two hat-tricks
on his way to a total of 19 tries in 23 league appearances.
Possessing that 'x-factor' in attack whilst also being defensively
sound has earned him a new two-year deal at the Athletic
Ground.

12) Centre: Juan Pablo Socino (Rotherham
Titans)
A hat-trick of Dream XVnominations and the Championship Player of
the Year award is a fine way for the wannabe Puma to round off what
has been a superb campaign. The centre/fly-half was at the heart of
everything good about Rotherham's play, scoring 312 points from 25
appearances. Rotherham's loss will be Newcastle's gain next
season.

13) Centre: Tom May (London Welsh)
A Falcon of the future is joined in the Dream XV midfield by one
of the past in the form of May, whose experience and leadership
qualities have helped London Welsh no end in their bid to bounce
straight back to the Premiership. The club captain played a big
part in establishing Welsh as the meanest defensive side in the
league as well as chipping in with five tries from his 22 league
appearances. Ben Mosses of Bristol was the man to just