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They are the surnames that have become synonymous with Welsh rugby over a century of triumph, despair and breathless emotion.

For the very best, their use is simply not necessary.

During the golden era of the 70s we had JPR, JJ, Gerald and co. More recently, mention of Adam, Martyn, Shane and Alun Wyn will leave nobody guessing as to whom you are referring.

The names of Williams, Davies and Jones have already contributed more than a few chapters to Welsh rugby's evolving story. No doubt, they will continue to do so for years to come.

But which name has provided more of our rugby heroes than any other? Is it possible to select full teams of top international Welsh players all sharing the same name? If so, which one would be better - the Jones XV, the Davies XV or the Williams XV?

It is a topic of debate you may well have begun many times during an evening at the local pub, but have you been able to name complete Wales teams with exclusively one surname?

Well, we think we've just about managed it after scouring the archives of Welsh rugby internationals.

Below are the best starting XVs we could come up with for each of the three greatest Welsh rugby names - Williams, Davies and Jones. Scroll through the galleries below for profiles of each team and vote for which one you believe is the best.

The Williams XV

The Davies XV