#4. Dean Richards (England)
Richards is a former England and British & Irish Lions No.8 who was regarded as one of the world’s best players in his position with the ability to read the game and he also had extraordinary pace for a back-row forward. He will often be remembered not just for his great teamwork but for his scruffy appearance on the field with his shirt un-tucked and his socks down by his ankles.
Dallaglio said: “What did Deano have that I didn’t have? A great right hook – something I can testify to. Seriously, he had the knack of making the game revolve around him. Brilliant.”