#3. Paul O’Connell (Ireland)
During his career, O’Connell captained Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. He is now the forwards coach for the Ireland national men’s team
Owens said: “Quite simply he was just an exceptional leader. I have been in charge of games where he pretty much carried his team, whether it was Munster or Ireland, almost on his back and onto victory.
“Never took a backward step, stood tall and was a man others would follow”
DID YOU KNOW? He initially excelled at swimming and only started playing rugby at the age of 16