World Cup 7s winner and PRA Chief Executive Damian Hopley today named his all time sevens dream team as he looked forward to this year's London Pride Middlesex Sevens.

The line up (ten - allowing for injury!) includes some of the greatest sevens players from around the world both present and past.

Hopley played first class rugby for eight years during which time he won 3 England Caps, a World Cup 7’s Winners medal, a Cambridge Blue and various honours with Wasps, Damian was forced to retire from professional rugby through injury in 1998, but went on to found the PRA.  The PRA Benevolent Fund is one of this year's charities at the London Pride Middlesex Sevens.  Here RFU.com readers can see his interview in full:

Q. Damian, it has been a few years since a premiership club won the Middlesex Sevens. Out of the 12 premiership sides who do you feel has the best chance at winning it this year?
A. Until the teams turn up it is a little hard to predict the outcome so I shall do the right thing and sit firmly on the fence!!

Q. Who would your dream invitation team be?
A. Given their unprecedented success at 7s tournaments throughout the world (including the Middlesex Sevens) the Dream Team has to be the Penguins.

Q. Who do you think is or was the greatest all time sevens player?
A. Three spring to mind - Jonah Lomu for the sheer impact he made when he first hit the sevens scene as a 17 year old. 
Eric Rush of New Zealand for his all round work rate and incredible stamina (he is still playing at the age of 39!).
However, the greatest sevens player I ever saw remains Waisale Serevi for his breathtaking running and handling skills. There was no finer night than seeing him hitch kick and accelerate away leaving defenders strewn in his wake.

Q. What makes the London Pride Middlesex Sevens special to you?
A. It is a spectacular day out for rugby fans and I have fond memories of watching the sevens as a youngster and enjoying the party atmosphere. I was also present in 1993 when my brother, Phil, played a starring role in the Wasps team that came back from the dead to beat Western Samoa in the semi final, and Northampton with the last kick of the final.  Happy days.  In fact one of my biggest regrets as a player was never having have the opportunity to play in the Middlesex Sevens with my brother.

Q. What did you used to enjoy about playing sevens rugby?
A. The great thing about sevens is the brutal exposure for the players. If you're not quick enough, or have the necessary skills. you soon get found out!  Throw in a crowd of 30,000 who have been on the drink all day, and it ensures you keep your concentration at all times.

Q. What did you make of England's recent success on the sevens tour?
A. I think Joe Lydon has done a fantastic job with the sevens team.  Rather like NZ and South Africa, players are now being groomed through the IRB World Series, and the full England team is reaping the benefits.  The likes of Simpson-Daniel, Forrester and Noon have all gone onto the national squad from the sevens set up.  Long may it continue.

Q. If you could choose seven players to make up a dream England Sevens team who would they be and why?
A. Have gone for a squad of ten just in case of injury!