By Bryn Palmer

As befits a championship that remained open right to the end, our composite XV from this year's RBS Six Nations is a cosmopolitan mix.

There are three players from champions France, three from Triple Crown winners Ireland, while Scotland's revival and Italy's improvement are also reflected in three players apiece.

Only two Welshman make the team, and a solitary Englishman, reflecting both countries' disappointing campaigns.

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15: Thomas Castaignede (France):
The impish Saracen missed the opening two games through injury but his creative spark came to his country's rescue against Italy and also played his part in the wins over England and Wales.
Honourable mention: Hugo Southwell (Scotland)

14: Shane Horgan (Ireland):
An under-rated performer for years who had his day in the sun against England, with two match-winning moments that secured a Triple Crown, even if the first owed something to a touch judge's error.
Honourable mention: Chris Paterson (Scotland)

13: Florian Fritz (France):
Brian O'Driscoll had his moments, especially the match-winning play at Twickenham, but in Yannick Jauzion's absence, Fritz lit up a subdued French backline. Scored the title-clinching try in Cardiff.
Honourable mention: Brian O'Driscoll (Ireland)

12: Mirco Bergamasco (Italy):
One of the finds of the tournament, the younger Bergamasco finally gave Italy's backline a cutting edge, scoring three tries in five matches. A revelation after switching from the back three.
Honourable mention: Gordon D'Arcy (Ireland)

11: Christophe Dominici (France):
Sean Lamont started with a bang, Shane Williams dazzled again briefly, while Andrew Trimble showed promise for Ireland. But the diminutive Dominici showed he is still capable of unlocking defences.
Honourable mention: Sean Lamont (Scotland)

10: Charlie Hodgson (England):
Stephen Jones, Ronan O'Gara, Ramiro Pez and Dan Parks all had their moments, and Hodgson's first half in Paris was a nightmare. But his first three outings showed his class, if not those around him.
Honourable mention: Stephen Jones (Wales)

9: Dwayne Peel (Wales):
The only player from our 2005 team to make this year's. His class shone like a beacon in adversity before injury intervened, but Mike Blair and Mike Phillips also both showed immense promise.
Honourable mention: Mike Blair (Scotland)

1: Duncan Jones (Wales):
A lack of outstanding candidates, but the blond half of Wales' hair-bear bunch can be proud of his efforts. Showed handling skills and energy in the loose and part of a solid Welsh scrummaging effort.
Honourable mention: Andrew Sheridan (England)

2: Jerry Flannery (Ireland):
Another star to emerge during the tournament. Risen from Munster reserve to Ireland first choice in the space of a few months. Combined line-out accuracy with plenty of oomph in the loose.
Honourable mention: Raphael Ibanez (France)

3: Carlos Nieto (Italy):
Missed the final game against Scotland through injury but the bearded, Argentine-born prop had already made his mark. Showed scrummaging power and considerable energy in the tight exchanges.
Honourable mention: Julian White (England)

4: Marco Bortolami (Italy):
Italy's captain continues to deliver optimum performances in a hard-nosed pack that can more than hold its own in the highest company. A line-out specialist and driving force behind the Azzurri.
Honourable mention: Steve Borthwick (England)

5: Paul O'Connell (Ireland):
Good to see the Munster tyro back to his rampaging best after a mixed Lions tour and a spell out through injury. Consistently disrupted opponents' line-out and led the rip-roaring comeback in Paris.
Honourable mention: Jerome Thion (France)

6: Jason White (Scotland):
No contest. White's big hits and driving play were a major catalyst in Scotland's revival. A man of few words, but team-mates listen when the captain speaks. Should have been on the Lions tour.
Honourable mention: Simon Easterby (Ireland)

7: Ali Hogg (Scotland):
A close call with the resurgent David Wallace, but Hogg's bravura display against England will live long in the memory. A breakdown merchant of great athleticism, and another Lion in the making.
Honourable mention: David Wallace (Ireland)

8: Simon Taylor (Scotland):
Denis Leamy got better as the tournament went on and Martin Corry impressed in adversity, but Taylor made up the best back-row unit. Has footballing skills and the brain to go with a granite defence.
Honourable mention: Denis Leamy (Ireland)