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Her 13 finishes, 12 of them knockouts, make for a glittering resume and she has all the attributes to flourish at the very top of the sport.

What happened, of course, was this: a glittering disco-soul fantasia that still ranks as one of the greatest album openers in pop history.

The wins adds to Rassie Erasmus' glittering rugby CV that now includes two Rugby World Cups, two Rugby Championships and a British and Irish Lions tour win.

He enjoyed a glittering 10-year career in the Spanish capital, winning 18 trophies - including three La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues.

Rory McIlroy must wonder what it takes to win a golf tournament, which is a perplexing question for someone who has celebrated 40 victories in a glittering professional career.