4. Nathan Sharpe
The former Wallabies captain was none for his ‘Mr. No Days Off’ attitude, earning respect through his undying work rate and will to succeed. Sharpe played 116 test matches for the Wallabies, over a decade stretching from 2002 to 2012. Starring in an era that failed to reach the heights of the 1990s glory days, Sharpe still captained his side to silverware, including the 2000 and 2001 Tri Nations.
5. John Eales (C)
Back to the Wallabies’ golden era, with John Eales representing one of a trio of crown jewels along with Campese and Horan. The captain of Australia’s 1999 Rugby World Cup winning side, he is regarded the world over as one of the greatest locks rugby has seen, this side of the professional era. With 86 test match caps stretching from 1991 to 2001, his influence is best summed up in the annual award for the best Australian rugby union player, which is known as The John Eales Medal.
6. George Smith
A shining beacon in Australia’s darker days after their Golden generation faded away, George Smith is a tried and tested back-row battler. His head-down, push forward approach won him the hearts of the Wallabies fans, as well as a trio of Tri Nations titles in 2000, 2001 and 2011. His longevity is portrayed in how hard he continued to hit, even after making over 100 test match caps for the Wallabies.
7. Michael Hooper
The man who would be awarded the honour of captain be it not for the presence of Eales, Michael Hooper has led the Wallabies throughout the majority of the 2010s, and into the 2020s. If Hooper had a Rugby World Cup winners medal in his trophy cabinet, he would be hailed as the Greatest Australian player of all time. However, success is measured in gold, with Hooper’s crowning moment so far coming in the 2015 Rugby Championship. Maybe the 2023 Rugby World Cup can bring him the long awaited Web Ellis trophy.
8. Toutai Kefu
Instantly spotted on a pitch from an early age, Toutai Kefu towered over his opponents, with a hulking presence that could rarely be contained. A feared ball-carrier in the late 90s and early 2000s, Kefu was a fan favourite of the world-beating Wallabies who won the 1999 Rugby World Cup. A well-utilised weapon at the back of a scrum, it was a wingers nightmare to see Kefu pick blind and charge down their channel.
REPLACEMENTS
16. Richard Harry
17. Stephen Moore
18. Will Skelton
19. Simon Poidevin
20. Nick Farr-Jones
21. Michael Lynagh
22. Quade Cooper
23. Adam Ashley-Cooper
All Blacks Dream XV vs Wallabies Dream XV
| ALL BLACKS | WALLABIES |
| 15. Christian Cullen | 15. Matt Burke |
| 14. Doug Howlett | 14. David Campese |
| 13. Tana Umaga | 13. Stirling Mortlock |
| 12. Ma’a Nonu | 12. Tim Horan |
| 11. Jonah Lomu | 11. Joe Roff |
| 10. Dan Carter | 10. Stephen Larkham |
| 9. Aaron Smith | 9. George Gregan |
| 1. Tony Woodcock | 1. James Slipper |
| 2. Sean Fitzpatrick | 2. Phil Kearns |
| 3. Owen Franks | 3. Ewen McKenzie |
| 4. Brodie Retallick | 4. Nathan Sharpe |
| 5. Sam Whitelock | 5. John Eales (C) |
| 6. Michael Jones | 6. George Smith |
| 7. Richie McCaw (C) | 7. Michael Hooper |
| 8. Kieran Read | 8. Toutai Kefu |
| 16. Dane Coles | 16. Richard Harry |
| 17. Wilson Whinery | 17. Stephen Moore |
| 18. Colin Meads | 18. Will Skelton |
| 19. Jerome Kaino | 19. Simon Poidevin |
| 20. Bryan George Williams | 20. Nick Farr-Jones |
| 21. Conrad Smith | 21. Michael Lynagh |
| 22. Richie Mo’unga | 22. Quade Cooper |
| 23. Beauden Barrett | 23. Adam Ashley-Cooper |
RUCK’s Verdict: All Blacks Victory.