“Brutal ranking” – Fans rank the five most ‘hated’ rugby union players in the world - Page 5 of 5 - Ruck

“Brutal ranking” – Fans rank the five most ‘hated’ rugby union players in the world

#1. Owen Farrell (England)

Could it be anybody else? Farrell fits the label “our guy” better than most, meaning you love to hate him unless he’s in your squad.

Then you’d go to the end’s of the earth to defend him. The England captain, also known as ‘Shoulder boy’ for his high tackling, does himself no favours with his poor tackling technique.

And that came to a head yesterday when he was sent off against Wales, putting his availability for England’s World Cup opener in serious doubt.