#2. Danny Care: Ma’a Nonu (New Zealand)
CARE SAID: “I’ve played against Ma’a quite a few times. Firstly, he’s such a handful to rein in. Just look at him, he’s 17 odd-stone and unbelievably powerful but he’s so much more than just a crash ball merchant.
“He really worked on his offloading game and he reads the ball well. He’s a real specimen and will happily run over you all day but off the pitch, he’s really nice guy, the first to shake your hand and buy you a beer. He’s a great lad.
“I’d love to be his size for a couple of games, it would be a lot of fun.”
#3. Chris Robshaw: Richie McCaw (New Zealand)
Lifting the 2011 World Cup in his backyard was a fitting tribute to one of the greatest ever All Blacks, but he went on to secure true legendary status as he continued for four more years, breaking record after record and uniquely hoisting the Webb Ellis trophy for a second time.
Robshaw said: “The best flanker there’s been full stop.“
