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Last Updated: Friday, 24 August 2007, 17:08 GMT 18:08 UK

World Cup muscle: Simon Shaw
England second row Simon Shaw
Height: 2.03m (6ft 8in)
Weight: 122kg (19st 3lb)
Age: 34 Caps: 37

If it hadn't been for World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson, who played the same position, Shaw might now be considered one of England's greats.

The giant Wasps second row is a superb ball player whose soft hands and ability to off-load under pressure belie his huge size.

A physical presence in the scrums, rucks and mauls, he is finally back in favour with the England selectors after years of being ignored despite dominating Premiership matches.



SEE ALSO
Shaw thing for England?
02 Aug 07 |  English
Jeremy Guscott's view
21 Aug 07 |  Rugby Union

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