18 May, 11:09
IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne has issued a statement following confirmation of Ronan O'Gara's decision to retire from playing professional rugby.
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Voting closes at midnight on Wednesday, May 14 and the Magners League Dream Team for 2007/08 will be announced shortly after.
The player who polls the most votes for his position will be included in the Magners League Dream Team for 2007/08.
The winner will be the fan whose team most closely resembles the final 2007/08 Magners League Dream Team. Best of luck!
As a reminder, please see the media's choice for 2006/07 below:
2006/07 Magners League Dream Team:
15 - Ben Blair (Cardiff Blues)
14 - Denis Hickie (Leinster)
13 - Regan King (Llanelli Scarlets)
12 - Gordon D'Arcy (Leinster)
11 - Shane Williams (Ospreys)
10 - Felipe Contepomi (Leinster)
9 - Mike Phillips (Cardiff Blues)
1 - Iestyn Thomas (Llanelli Scarlets)
2 - Matthew Rees (Llanelli Scarlets)
3 - Euan Murray (Glasgow Warriors)
4 - Justin Harrison (Ulster)
5 - Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys)
6 - Simon Easterby (Llanelli Scarlets)
7 - Colin Charvis (Newport Gwent Dragons)
8 - Jamie Heaslip (Leinster)
* Competition open to over 18s only