To mark the rugby world cup that is currently being held in France and a nail biting quarter-finals weekend our 15 man hockey squad has transformed into a formidable rugby team of pace, speed and hard working midfielders… all the key attributes for success in the game of egg ball.

1. Mark - Cyril Baille, a prop on the wing? Well that's the best comparison I could do. I wouldn't want to be in the way of Mark running down the wing with the ball and neither did South Africa when Cyril went to score 2 tries on Sunday. Mark was more basketball than rugby though as numerous rotations and guarding of the ball without it moving confused the oppo in his pursuit down the line.

2. Pudds - Peato Mauvaka, just both very silky players. Neither could put a foot wrong at the weekend and both disappointed not to get the win. Both also pulled of a lovely one handed pass splitting the defence. Pudds' was far better of course. I didn't realise everyone from the M2s last year were taught in the art of a one handed reverse.

3. Ed - Steven Kitshoff, Ed's not fully going to appreciate this one but it is mainly for Stevens tackling and jackerling at the breakdown. Like Ed, Steven should of seen a green card as well for the amount of times he got called up for competing at the breakdown. Both are formidable players when overturning the ball and both love to tackle off their feet.

4. Max - Eben Etzebeth, this man was a unit at the weekend, and that's said to both Max and Eben. Defeneding everything that came their way. Max had the better game though as Eben did get sin binned. Eben is also well recognised for his unique hairstyle that he has kepted for years throughout his career. Perhaps Max can take note and not flaunt new hairstyles and wigs at the weekend that suggest he can rock a perm.

5. Scott – Guido Petti Pagadizabal, this is the only second row player that can be compared to Scott in this position as Guido provided the most passes by any second row at the weekend. Defensively both solid in preventing attacks from the youth of Norwich / Wales. I believe Scott also has some Argentinian flair in him somewhere that occasionally comes out… mainly angered towards the umpires.

6. Jacko – Peter O’Mahony, the old stallion amongst boys. Jacko showed that even with his 2 screwed in shoulders he could still out strength and skill the youngsters of Norwich with some fine stick work weaving through the lines. O’Mahony may have played his last game for Ireland at the weekend but it is certain Jacko will be playing years with his bionic shoulders.

7. Oscar – Shannon Frizell, both with amazing physique and a smile to die for. Both returning to the squad and putting in a tremendous performance. Big tackles, great distribution and a fan base that’s been calling for them to return all season.

8. Humby – Ben Earl, both were hungry. Humby for probably some sort of butternut squash risotto with leeks and spinach, Ben for some tries. But both were menacing when charging through the defence with the ball.

9. Schu - Faf De Klerk, both best described as a rascal on the pitch. Fast, nimble, electric footwork. This only thing Schuy could do to improve his game is grow some golden locks like De Klerk to look even more fabulous when running around opposition

10. Sam - Owen Farrell, very much like Farrell, Sam was very moody during the game. Especially after he just scored his first goal of the season. *Note, this comparison to Owen is nothing to do with ability, leadership, strength, style, flair, scoring, distribution, height, looks, captaincy, size, haircut. Purely that they are both moody.

11. Connor – James Lowe, is it right to compare our resident Irishmen to an Irish player? Either way, both Connor and Lowe were explosive at the weekend. Footwork so smooth they could dance away from any political conversation about whether it’s right or wrong to sing ‘Zombie’ at the game. I do also think Connor would suit the look of a man bun that Lowe pulls off with elegance.

12. Tim – Jordie Barrett, what’s most common between Tim and Jordie… big feet. Both can’t keep the ball off them. Jordie for a more positive outcome with his boot gaining territory throughout the game against the Irish. Tim though managing to keep his reputation alive with his big feet getting in the way and oozing territory. Though apart from this Timothy shined in his new role as screen, providing the distribution of Jordie with the boot but more importantly with his stick.

13. Nik – Jesse Kriel, both have 6 packs and both love to create havoc in the middle. Jesse loves a one handed off load and we all know how much Nik loves a one handed reverse. Can’t wait for Nik to finally unleash it in a game. He almost had the opportunity at the top of the D if it weren’t for a quick fire whistle from the umpire.

14. Blower - Jonny May, just pure pase. Pase for days. Blower is still an elusive player on and off the pitch. Like Jonny, you'd think he'll just run round the outside and beat anyone in a foot race but no. Both love to cut back inside and humiliate a defender not once but twice. Question marks have been raised with Blower's commitment to the lads... Some say he has other friends?? And went on a pub crawl without us? We can do one better Henry... We do train crawls.

15. Harry Lewis - Damien McKenzie, didn't see much of him at the weekend for New Zealand and likewise much of me on the pitch as I spent majority of the game just pressing. But I'd like to take this moment to just highlight my favourite player Damien. A god among men, his mullet and mustache strike fear into the enemies defence and his speed can only be matched by Hermes himself. Damien's confidence is outstanding and fully shown in his routine on penalty kicks. A stare at the sticks, and look back at the ball, followed by a smirk on his face oosing with confidence that he could kick it through the sticks with his eyes closed. I only hope he's utilised more against Argentina.