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“Disasterclass” – Sam Burgess named the absolute worst England player of all-time

#4. Shaun Perry

Much was made of the fact that Shaun Perry was an ex-welder when he burst into the limelight during an impressive season with Bristol, and it did make a charming rags-to-riches story.  But, let’s be honest, he never really looked accomplished in the England shirt. 

A poor performance against South Africa in the 2007 Rugby World Cup led to Perry being dropped from the 22 by England coach Brian Ashton. He never played again.

SHAUN PERRY(R) AND SIMON SHAW(L) OF ENGLAND TACKLING THE BALL – Photo mandatory by-line: Tom Dulat/Pinnacle – Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 – Mobile:0797 1270 681 – VAT Reg No: 768 6958 48 – 04/08/2007 – INVESTEC CHALLENGE; ENGLAND V WALES

#3. Andy Hazell

Gloucester stalwart Hazell had the unenviable task of filling the retired Neil Back’s shoes.  We can assume that Robinson’s thought process was, “He’s small, he’s aggressive, he’s just like Neil Back”, but unfortunately it didn’t really work out like that. 

Making his international appearances exclusively through 2004-05, Hazell became known as a bit of a penalty machine.

Gloucester’s Andy Hazell gets past London Irish’s Brian Blaney – Photo mandatory by-line: Gareth Davies/Pinnacle – Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 – Mobile:0797 1270 681 – VAT Reg No: 768 6958 48 – 04/02/2012 – SPORT – RUGBY UNION – LV Anglo-Welsh Cup – London Irish v Gloucester – , Madejski Stadium, Reading, England, UK

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