Meet The Italians

Debut: 2/2/02 v France

Club: Viadana

Position: Number 8

Date of Birth: 10/4/77

Height: 6ft 4in

Weight: 17st 9Ibs

Caps: 5

Points: 0

New Zealand born Phillips caused major controversy when he was selected to play for Itlay.

But he has proved to be a key player for the Azzurri and with five caps he is likely to win many more.