#3. Richie McCaw (New Zealand)
McCaw, born December 31, 1980, is a legendary New Zealand rugby union player celebrated for his unmatched leadership and exceptional skills as an openside flanker. The most capped All Blacks captain, McCaw led the team to consecutive Rugby World Cup victories in 2011 and 2015, solidifying his status as an icon in rugby history.
Owens said: “He’s right up on any list of rugby’s greatest players.
“Maybe he will be at the top for many people.
“New Zealand won something like nine out of every 10 games in which he led them, but the mark of Richie McCaw was how he conducted himself when the All Blacks lost.”
