Whatever happened to the class of 2003?

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15. Josh Lewsey

The most successful of the players who have continued to play since Sydney. Appeared for the British Lions on their tour of New Zealand in 2005 and helped Wasps win last season's Heineken Cup final. Expected to start the majority of England's games in France.

14. Jason Robinson

Announced his retirement from international rugby in 2005, but reversed his decision after leading Sale Sharks to the Premiership title in 2006. Scored three tries in the first two games of this year's Six Nations Championship and will retire for good after the current World Cup.

13. Will Greenwood

Represented the Lions in 2005, but announced his retirement from all forms of rugby less than a year later. Currently works as an analyst for Sky Sports and is a regular guest on the channel's "The Rugby Club".

12. Mike Tindall

Has hardly played since Sydney after sustaining a succession of serious injuries. Made England's starting line-up for this season's Six Nations opener against Scotland, but failed to make the World Cup cut. Is best known for being the long-term boyfriend of Royal and current Sports Personality of the Year, Zara Phillips.

11. Ben Cohen

Has struggled to win back his England place after admitting that he "lost his appetite" following 2003's World Cup success. Was relegated with his club side, Northampton, in May and won't be involved in France despite touring South Africa earlier this summer.

10. Jonny Wilkinson

Missed almost three full seasons through a combination of shoulder and hernia injuries, but made an impressive return to the international scene in this year's Six Nations win over Scotland. Could be England's talisman once again, but misses tomorrow's opener because of an ankle problem.

9. Matt Dawson

Soldiered on after Sydney, but played his final game of rugby for Wasps in May 2006. Now primarily known as a media celebrity following appearances on Celebrity Masterchef and Strictly Come Dancing. Also acts as a summariser for Radio Five Live.

1. Trevor Woodman

Injured his back in the season that followed the World Cup and was forced into retirement at the age of 29. Currently coaches in Sydney and is part of the commentary team for Australian TV station, Fox Sports.

2. Steve Thompson

Played on after Sydney and toured New Zealand with the Lions in 2005. Continued to impress for Northampton, but was forced to retire following a serious neck injury in April. Will spend next season in France as a coach with Brive.

3. Phil Vickery

Spent the majority of the last four years battling against a career-threatening back injury, but was rewarded for his persistence when Brian Ashton handed him the England captaincy in January. Will be crucial to England's chances of retaining their trophy.

4. Martin Johnson

England's Captain Fantastic left on a high as he announced his retirement in the immediate aftermath of his side's World Cup success. Now works as a rugby ambassador, touring the country to promote rugby alongside representatives from the RFU's corporate sponsors.

5. Ben Kay

Toured New Zealand with the Lions, but has struggled to hold down a place in either the England or Leicester team in recent years. Last season was one of his best, though, and earned him a call-up into Ashton's World Cup squad. Starts tomorrow.

6. Richard Hill

Suffered two serious knee injuries that sidelined him for the best part of two seasons in the wake of 2003's success. Still represents Saracens in the Premiership but, while he was named in the England Saxons squad earlier this year, has failed to make it back to the senior side.

7. Neil Back

Retired from international rugby when he was dropped from England's Six Nations squad in 2004, but made a brief return for the Lions 12 months later. Currently works as Leicester's defensive coach and is responsible for the club's Academy and reserves side.

8. Lawrence Dallaglio

Retired from international rugby in August 2004, but reversed his decision at the start of the following season. Lifted the Heineken Cup as Wasps captain in May and was controversially included in Ashton's World Cup party. Will start at number eight tomorrow.

REPLACEMENTS:

Jason Leonard: Retired after the 2004 Six Nations and lost his record for international appearances to George Gregan in 2005. Currently an ambassador for a variety of charities and has released a number of rugby DVDs.

Lewis Moody: Has been an England mainstay since Sydney, but missed this year's Six Nations because of injury. Returned to make the World Cup squad and will start today's game on the bench.

Mike Catt: Enjoying an Indian summer at the age of 35 and won his most recent international recall in 2006. Skippered England to victory against France in the Six Nations and partners Jamie Noon in the centre today.

Iain Balshaw: Struggled with injury in recent seasons, but saw his World Cup chances increase when he featured in last year's Autumn internationals. Failed to feature under Ashton though and was not included in the squad for France.