We all know who to look for in the matches, who the established world's best are. But here are a few who may upset the old order over the coming months... you heard it here first!

Richard Kahui (Chiefs) - A centre who made his mark on the 2006 Air New Zealand Cup (he was leading try-scorer with eight and named tournament player of the year) and was already edging into the first team radar in Waikato by the end of last year's Super 14. With David Hill headed north, Kahui could step into the breach, and brings electric pace and stepping with him.

Stephen Brett (Crusaders) - It isn't easy living in Dan Carter's shadow, but Stephen Brett showed in this year's Air New Zealand Cup that the Crusaders (who also have Pacific Islanders fly-half Tusi Pisi to call on) will not be short of options for the first half of the Super 14 whilst Carter spends his time in cotton wool. A superb solo try against Wellington signalled just what the 21-year-old is capable of.

Isaac Ross (Crusaders) - Another athletic lock in the Chris Jack mould, has been in NZ age-group rugby from U19 through U21, and is now itching to step up. This year's Super 14 could be the time.

Caleb Brown (Reds) - a lightning fast winger with a try-scoring knack second to none that we know of... he scored ten tries in his first four games! Australia's full-back in the U21 World Cup in France, he was rumoured to be in line for a call-up to the Australia senior squad for the November tour, although his current Queensland mentor Eddie Jones still thinks he might be a little raw for international rugby. Perhaps after a season terrorising defences in the Super 14, Jones, and John Connolly, might think again.

Kurtley Beale (Waratahs) - Might not break into the Waratahs squad this year, he is only seventeen years old after all, but few players have generated this much excitement in one rugby fraternity since Jonny Wilkinson got through his A-levels. Already caused a stir when he toured the UK with the Australia Schoolboys team a year ago, he is drawing comparisons from many quarters with the great Mark Ella, and not just because he is Aboriginal stock. His coach on that schoolboy trip, Paul Carozza, has already warned of over-coaching such a natural talent.

Jordan Crane (Leicester) - Having been welcomed to A grade with a haymaker from Lewis Moody, number eight Crane is now vying to line-up alongside his assailant that day, and if he continues to impress as he has done - and England's back-row continues to distress as they have done - Crane and Moody may end up fighting together for their country sometime soon. Endorsed by Richard Cockerill as 'the outstanding forward of his age-group' for England's U21 teams, with which Crane has won a Grand Slam the past two years.

Dominc Waldouck (Wasps) - Granted a regular run in Wasps first team courtesy of the unfortunate injury to Ayoola Erinle, Waldouck - together with team-mate Dan Cipriani - has breathed some fresh air into Wasps' back-line, and when Ayoola Erinle returns he may have his work cut out to get back into the team. England also struggle at centre we hear...

Mike Brown (Harlequins) - An exceptionally talented player with ball in hand. Still only on the fringes of Harlequins first team, but well on the way, and very much the all-round full-back who culd answer England's looming future problems.

Kearnan Myall (Leeds) - Last year's relegated club has produced a few notable youngsters over the past 24 months; think Danny Care, David Doherty, Tom Palmer. Myall is another, who boasts a striking resemblance to Chris Jack when on top form, but added to the pace of Chris Jones. Apparently a dab hand at stealing others' ball at the line-out, as well as taking all of his own.

Keegan Daniel (Sharks) - A big physical flanker, the 21-year-old was a bright light for the Natal team in this year's Currie Cup as he, together with three of four others, signalled a new generation of ermerging talent on South Africa's east coast

François Steyn (Sharks) - The discovery of November, Steyn had already announced his potential with a magnificent display in the wet against Western Province in the Currie Cup even before his monster drop goal against England in November, not to mention his try against Ireland. 19 years old, but every bit the mature fly-half, the Super 14 is his next challenge.

Bradley Barritt (Sharks) - The Sharks' second option at fly-half if Steyn is not fit, Barritt may also find his future is in the centre, where his deceptive running style and aggressive defence make him better suited to the role than Steyn. But either at 10 or 12, he is a silky talent in his own right.

Duane Goodfield (Cardiff Blues) - The Blues hooker, who spends his spare time as a youth rugby development officer in and around Cardiff is already challenging Rhys Thomas for a Cardiff place, and could well do the same for Wales soon

Lou Reed (Llanelli Scarlets) - Phil Davies is renowned for his ability to bring on a youngster, and Reed's accession to the Scarlets' second row is a prime example. Over 2m tall in his socks, and described by the wales U19 coach Justin Burnell as 'inspirational', Reed is an outside bet for the Rugby World Cup.

Ross Rennie (Edinburgh) - Scotland are spoiled in the back-row stakes, with Jason White, Ally Hogg, and Simon Taylor (when fit) all up there with the best. More is emerging too, with David Callum, Johnnie Beattie, and now Ross Rennie emerging from scrums all over the place and tackling fly-halves everywhere. Rennie himself insists he will not win a cap for a while, but Frank Hadden's inclusion of him in Scotland's 2006 34-man training squad suggests different.

Lionel Beauxis (Stade Français) - Yes, we mentioned him last year. But the 21-year-old who nearly rescued Pau from relegation last May has since kicked his national U21 team to a World Cup triumph, and is now winning the battle with David Skrela for the first-choice place in Paris, where his team is looking likely Top 14/Heineken Cup title candidates. Bernard Laporte is short a fly-half. Beauxis is an in-form fly-half with plenty of top-level experience. Surely the solution is obvious?

Damien Chouly (Brive) - Laporte is still playing around with his back-row options, but again, his U21 squad was outstanding in that department. Chouly has put in some dogged performances in a difficult season for his Brive team... may yet play himself into the picture for the Six Nations.

Darragh Hurley (Munster) - If Ireland does have a weakness at present, it is in the front row, but Hurley's emergence as a propping talent ensures that Munster, already blessed with John Hayes and Marcus Horan, will be safe in that area for a while. Hurley could be the added depth Ireland's international team needs in the front row.