#2. Finn Russell (Scotland)
- Age: 28
- Caps: 51
If you’re Scottish, you simply couldn’t have believed he was never going to go but, for everyone else, Gatland and Russell always felt like the odd couple. As well as being physical, however, Gatland likes his teams to play and there’s no better threader of passes or short-range kicker than Russell.
Wilkinson said: “He’s a game winner, and is probably one of the most exciting players not only at fly-half, but in world rugby. He could really ignite a bit of flair in the team and get everyone else playing. He has the it-factor.”
DID YOU KNOW? After secondary school, he pursued an apprenticeship for three years as a stonemason