#5. Ben Youngs
The 34-year-old closed the door on a 13-year career for his country at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, which began with his Test debut against Scotland in March 2010.
In total, he has featured in four World Cups, won four Six Nations titles including one Grand Slam, and was a runner-up at the 2019 World Cup.
He started his career on the wing for his country, before featuring at scrum-half for the first time in a 21-20 victory over Australia in Sydney and making the position his own.
He is now the most capped England men’s player – a record he achieved after earning his 115th cap against Wales in February 2022.
Quiz: Can you all of the Guinness Six Nations winning captains?
Securing victory in the Guinness Six Nations is undoubtedly special, but achieving this triumph as a captain is a feat that remains a distant dream for many.
In the storied history of Rugby’s Greatest Championship, exceptional leaders have emerged—warriors of various forms, be they agile half-backs, towering second rows, or fearless flankers.
Our latest quiz invites you to identify those who have captained their nations to Guinness Six Nations glory. It’s worth noting that in certain instances, there may be multiple captains from the same year due to factors such as injuries and rotation.
Surnames only will be accepted.