Here's a look at some of the big names who were dropped for the Rugby World Cup.
STEFFON ARMITAGE (England): Fell victim of Stuart Lancaster’s strict foreign policy.
ISRAEL DAGG (New Zealand): One of the unluckiest omissions.
BLAIR COWAN (Scotland): Shockingly axed for John Hardie.
CORY JANE (New Zealand): Injuries hindered his progression.
RODRIGO CAPO (Uruguay): Mysteriously retired before the RWC.
CHRISTIAN LEALIIFANO (Australia): Lost out to Toulon star Matt Giteau.
DANNY CIPRIANI (England): Never fitted into Lancaster’s plans.
JAMES HORWILL (Australia): Missed the cut in 2011.
FRANCOIS HOUGAARD (South Africa): Was a surprise omission from the squad.
RYAN CROTTY (New Zealand): One of the standouts for Canterbury this term.
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Here's a look at some of the big names who were dropped for the Rugby World Cup.