When a team's doctor is the legendary JPR Williams you know that you are in for a treat, and the Classic Lions have a side sure to draw the crowds at next month's World Rugby Classic.

A squad that contains the likes of Barry Williams, Anthony Foley and Shane Byrne, and have a combined total of 216 international caps between them, will always be worth watching, even if they aren't favourites to win the tournament.

Foley is nothing short of a legend in Munster.

The Irish flanker played 62 times for his country following in the footsteps of his father Brendan who played 11 times for Ireland. Foley is from a strong rugby family, with sister Rosie a member of the Irish women's squad.

The Irishman made his debut against England in 1995, and played his last game for his country against Wales a decade later. In between, he travelled to two World Cups, in 1995 and 2003.

It is with Munster though that Foley made his name, playing in 77 out of 78 Heineken Cup games. He appeared in three finals, losing in 2000 and 2002, before finally captaining his province to victory over Biarritz in 2006.

While Foley is the most capped player in the squad, Byrne wins the award for worst ¿ or best depending on how you see it ¿ hair. The hooker's mullet made him instantly recognisable on the rugby field and was, according to Byrne himself 'the biggest influence on my career'.

An interview with the Irishman in 2002 also lists his most formidable opponent as 'his wife', his most admired person outside rugby as Vidal Sasson, and 'the bloke from the Corrs' features amongst his dislikes.

While many of the Lions are household names, Team America are less well known.

Fly half Link Wilfley is the most capped member of their squad, having played for his country 22 times. Other capped players include the prop Mike French, hooker Mark Griffin, flanker David Care, and wing David Fee.

Classic Lions squad: Forwards: Andrew Howell (prop, Wales A), Mattie Stewart (prop, Scotland, 34 caps), Barry Williams (hooker, Wales/Lions, 24), Shane Byrne (hooker, Ireland/Lions, 41), Kevin Dunn (hooker, England A), Simon Hepher (lock, England u-21), Mike Blair (lock, Ireland A), Mark Cornwell (lock, England, 1), Andy Ward (flanker, Ireland, 28), Jason Ashcroft (flanker, North of England), Anthony Foley (flanker, Ireland, 62), John Dudley (No8, North of England), Rory Jenkins (No8, England A). Backs: David Scully (scrumhalf, England A & 7s), Scott Benton (scrumhalf, England, 1), Richard Smith (scrumhalf, Wales, 1), Brian O'Meara (fly half, Ireland, 19), Derek McAleese (fly half, Ireland, 1), Brad Heppi (centre, NZ Maoris), Craig Emerson (centre, England u-19), David Officer (centre, Scotland A), John O'Neill (centre, Ireland), Gareth Morris (wing, Wales A), Torquil Mathewson (wing, Scottish Students), Stuart Moffat (full back, Scotland, 4), Howard Graham (full back, England 7s). Managers: Allan Martin (Manager, Wales/Lions, 34), John O'Driscoll (Asst manager, Ireland/Lions, 26), JPR Williams (Doctor, Wales/Lions, 55).

Team America: Forwards: Spencer Maggardt (prop), Tony Nash (prop), Mike French (prop, 8 caps), Craig Levine (hooker), Mark Griffin (hooker, 9 caps), Corne Cronje (lock, A-XV), Jason Rogers (lock, A-XV), Hal Struckman (lock), David Care (flanker, 4), Scott Yungling (flanker, 3), Ryan ReBell (No8, A-XV), Henry Bloomfield (No8, 18), Jack Wilfey (No8). Backs: John McGeachy (scrumhalf, USA 7s), Isaac Mbeako (scrumhalf, A-XV), Eric Masterson (fly half, A-XV), Link Wilfley (fly half, 22), Karl Thomson (centre, 2), Juan Grobler (centre, 34), Brendon Brown (centre, USA 7s), David Fee (wing, 11), Mike Farris (wing, A-XV), Lance Vesley (wing), Louis Tulio (full back, 13), Doug Brown (full back, USA 7s). Coaches: Tim Kluempers (5), Tony Flay (8).