1 / 10
STEFFON ARMITAGE (England): Fell victim of Stuart Lancaster’s strict foreign policy.
2 / 10
ISRAEL DAGG (New Zealand): One of the unluckiest omissions.
3 / 10
BLAIR COWAN (Scotland): Shockingly axed for John Hardie.
4 / 10
CORY JANE (New Zealand): Injuries hindered his progression.
5 / 10
RODRIGO CAPO (Uruguay): Mysteriously retired before the RWC.
6 / 10
CHRISTIAN LEALIIFANO (Australia): Lost out to Toulon star Matt Giteau.
7 / 10
DANNY CIPRIANI (England): Never fitted into Lancaster’s plans.
8 / 10
JAMES HORWILL (Australia): Missed the cut in 2011.
9 / 10
FRANCOIS HOUGAARD (South Africa): Was a surprise omission from the squad.
10 / 10
RYAN CROTTY (New Zealand): One of the standouts for Canterbury this term.