Nigel Owens has revealed the top five captains he has refereed and the surprise choice right at top of the list.
The popular referee selected his picks for Wales Online, but set out at the start that he wouldn’t be picking any Welshman in his selection.
“I am not going to include any Welsh players on my list because I haven’t refereed them in international matches.
“Anyway, these are my top Test skippers ranked, Welshmen aside.”
While there will always be some big-name omissions from lists such as these, there aren’t any captains on the list unworthy of Owens’ praise.
Check out his full selection below.
NIGEL OWENS: MY TOP 5 CAPTAINS
#5. Chris Robshaw (England)
Former England rugby captain known for his relentless work ethic and leadership on the field. Robshaw’s distinguished career saw him become a stalwart of English rugby, earning accolades for his tenacity in the back row and commitment to the team’s success.
Owens said: Some people will be surprised at this one to start off. His misfortune was perhaps to be leading England during a difficult time, but he always gave everything for the cause, encouraging others to follow suit, and he was a nice guy off the pitch.”
