The curtain has fallen on this year’s Six Nations and it is time to pick Scrum.com’s Team of the Championship.

	Ireland skipper Brian O'Driscoll lifts the Six Nations Championship silverware © Getty Images

Sadly for some, we cannot select Ireland's starting XV from Saturday no matter how historic their achievement but there is no doubt that the men in green deserve to dominate our selection.

Here's who caught our eye (and remember this is on their Six Nations form and not necessarily our picks for the Lions!):

15. Delon Armitage (England)
The London Irish speedster has made a smooth transition into the international ranks and is a major plus point for Martin Johnson's resurgent England. Three tries to his name and has played himself into Lions contention.

14. Tommy Bowe (Ireland)
Arguably the best winger on show in the Championship and claimed two tries including a key score against Wales. Lively and dangerous, he proved a constant threat and can sing too.

13. Brian O’Driscoll (Ireland)
The best player in the tournament. Simply inspirational in defence and attack. Try-saving tackle against Scotland and Grand Slam-rescuing tries against England and Wales.

12. Riki Flutey (England)
Another ever-present in the Martin Johnson's England regime, the Kiwi-born centre has grown in confidence throughout the Championship on his way to four tries and a man of the match performance against Scotland. A significant threat with Lions potential.

11. Thom Evans (Scotland)
There are very few high points for Scotland to reflect on after another disappointing Championship but the emergence of Evans as a high-class attacking threat offers hope for the future.

10. Ronan O’Gara (Ireland)
The Irishman may not have been the most consistent fly-half in the Championship but he came through a minor crisis of confidence to deliver when it mattered most in the Grand Slam decider.

9. Mike Phillips (Wales)
The Wales No.9 is still finding his feet again on the international stage after battling back from a major knee injury but was still a significant physical presence and produced a couple of notable breaks as a reminder of his best.

1.Gethin Jenkins (Wales)
Solid up front and an impressive tackle count and work rate in the loose has all but cemented the prop's place on the Lions.

2. Jerry Flannery (Ireland)
Perhaps the most debateable position after all the leading contenders failed to stake a strong claim. But Ireland's dominance in the lineout has Flannery getting the nod.

3. John Hayes (Ireland)
Veteran Hayes is closing in on a century of caps and shows no signs of stopping. Solid and reliable and a key to Ireland's Grand Slam success.

4. Paul O’Connell (Ireland)
A colossus for Ireland in the lineout and led by example as pack leader, dragging his side to glory. A huge motivational force at the heart of Ireland's title challenge and took it on himself to claim the all-important lineout that led to O'Gara match-winning drop goal.

5. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)
Athletic in the lineout, bags of stamina in the loose and bursting with national pride. He has matured into a formidable presence and his leadership potential was also recognised by coach Warren Gatland.

6. Stephen Ferris (Ireland)
His Championship was brought to a premature end due to injury against Wales but can reflect on an outstanding tournament.

7. David Wallace (Ireland)
A superb Championship, consistently a thorn in the side of opponents and claimed a memorable try against Italy.

8. Sergio Parisse (Italy)
Pushed O'Driscoll for the player of the Championship honour with a string of performances that underlined his world-class stature. The heart and soul of a disappointing Italy side and would walk into any of the other Six Nations line-ups.

Five of the six nations represented - with France's Thierry Dusautoir and Imanol Harinordoquy unlucky to miss out - and a side that could easily hold its own against any side in the world.

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