Six Irish internationals have been named in the Magners League dream team for 2008/09.
Having been named for the third consecutive year, Ireland number eight Jamie Heaslip becomes the only player to have been included in all three to date.
He is joined by Grand-Slam-winning team-mates Jerry Flannery, Ronan O’Gara and Paul O’Connell of Munster, Brian O'Driscoll of Leinster, and Ospreys wing Tommy Bowe.
Heaslip's fellow league winner Rocky Elsom is also included, alongside Munster centre Lifiemi Mafi.
The pair are the only players on the team not to have been chosen for the Lions, though neither is eligible.
The team was compiled after a survey of both fans and media.
"To be included in the dream team for the third consecutive year is a real honour, especially alongside such a quality list of players and rounds off a fantastic season,” said Heaslip, who is currently training with the Lions in Bagshot, Surrey, ahead of touring South Africa.
“Winning the Magners League title last year was a real springboard for Leinster and gave us the confidence to challenge for European honours this season."
Ospreys are best represented in the team with Lee Byrne, Mike Phillips, Alun Wyn Jones and Adam Jones joining Bowe in the team.
"It's great for the Ospreys that we have five players selected in the dream team,” Byrne said. “It's always nice to be acknowledged by the media and the fans, and as a region we are looking forward to mounting a strong challenge for the Magners League title next year"
Cardiff Blues are the only other team to be represented, with prop Gethin Jenkins, flanker Martyn Williams and wing Leigh Halfpenny also named.
"I am honoured to have been included in the Magners League dream team, the fact that it has been voted for by fans and media from all of the countries involved makes it extra special,” said Jenkins.
“The level of competition in the Magners League is increasing every year and as a region we are looking forward to making a strong challenge for the title next year."
The Magners League Dream Team 2008/09
1. Gethin Jenkins - Cardiff Blues
2. Jerry Flannery - Munster
3. Adam Jones - Ospreys
4. Paul O'Connell - Munster
5. Alun Wyn Jones - Ospreys
6. Rocky Elsom - Leinster
7. Martyn Williams - Cardiff Blues
8. Jamie Heaslip - Leinster
9. Mike Phillips - Ospreys
10. Ronan O'Gara - Munster
11. Leigh Halfpenny - Cardiff Blues
12. Lifeimi Mafi - Munster
13. Brian O'Driscoll - Leinster
14. Tommy Bowe - Ospreys
15. Lee Byrne - Ospreys
