Rugby union is a game of opinions and when the topic of overrated players comes up, it always sparks a debate.
There are so many players in rugby history, so picking an XV of overrated players is a tough ask.
Then also comes the conundrum, can a good player be overrated?
The short answer is yes. If the consensus is that the player is better than they are, it would mean people are over-estimating their ability.
Keep in mind that opinions on overrated players can vary, but here’s a selection for a potentially overrated rugby XV according to users on Reddit.
Most Overrated XV:
15 Johan Goosen (South Africa)
“He was supposed to be the next big thing for Springbok rugby, and now he’s barely remembered.”
14 George North (Wales)
“Is the most overrated player of this generation, when was the last time he had a good game that wasn’t against Italy?”
13 Manu Tuilagi (England)
“Beside the word ‘overvalued’ in the dictionary, there should probably be a picture of Mr Manu Tuilagi.”
12 Gavin Henson (Wales)
“One kick and one big tackle and everyone thought he was the bee’s knees for the next few years. To be honest, he was as useful as a fish with wings.”