“I’ve been lucky to take charge of so many greats” – Retiring Nigel Owens picks the FIVE best players he refereed

#5. Richie McCaw(New Zealand)

OWENS SAID: “If anybody had to pick the greatest player in history, it would surely be a difficult choice between him and Gareth Edwards. How McCaw managed to put his body on the line and sometimes the wrong side at rucks for so many years at flanker is incredible. A terrific leader.”

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