Over the years, we’ve seen some players  make a wonderful transition from Rugby League to Union and some struggle-Benji Marshall, anyone?- and, today, Rugby HQ compile and celebrate their Top 5 Code Hoppers.

Number one spot, unsurprisingly, was reversed for Brad Thorn-the Kiwi with an insatiable lust for silverware.

Also mentioned were Jason Robinson, Lote Tuqiri, Sonny Bill Williams, and, of course, the phenomenon that is Israel Folau

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We reckon that the Folau’s genes need testing to see if they were ever at some stage cross contaminated with those of athletically prominent bulls.

Israel’s talents need no further explanation or illustration, but his brother, John, seems to have in mutuality some of his brothers’ abilities, including strength.

The 19 year old, who plays Rugby League for the Parramatta Eels opened up a can of Folau brand whoop-ass on Newcastle’s Luke Yeats.

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Remember this? How could you forget?

During the 2013 Lions Tour, George North, who is still yet to be confirmed as human, picks up 102kg of world class full back named Israel Folau and decided to go for a jog with the Australia upon his broad shoulders.

There will forever be moments synonymous with Lions tours; O’Driscoll’s try in 2011, Guscott’s drop goal in 1997, and, in 2013, George North’s massive carry of Israel Folau

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Fresh off the back of their consecutive Heineken Cup success, Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal looks to strengthen even more.

Much has been said about Toulon & other french teams in their signing of international superstars in the past few seasons. It has led to the creation of power houses in the European game but not every rugby fan agrees with these policies.

Boudjellal has said he wants to sign the 4 best players in the world when he was interviewed by Eurosport at the weeekend.

In a year, I will try to do the biggest thing I’ve ever done [in the transfer market]. I have an idea in my head, a crazy idea; I will try to make it happen. There are Quatre Fantastiques in the rugby world, I truly want to do that Grand Slam.”

With Toulon already confirming the signings of stars such a Leigh Halfpenny & James O’Connor to name a few, one wonders do Toulon really need more international stars?

He refused to confirm which players he has on his wish-list, but Toulon will be ready to pounce for the usual transfer frenzy after a Rugby World Cup in 2015. Here we take a look at some of the rumoured targets that could be part of the ‘Fantastic Four’.

So here’s our question to you, who would your fantastic four be if you were in Boudjellal’s shoes?

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