“One of the greats” – Dan Carter and Richie McCaw agree on their four toughest opponents - Page 3 of 4 - Ruck

“One of the greats” – Dan Carter and Richie McCaw agree on their four toughest opponents

2. Jonny Wilkinson (England)

  • Position Fly-half
  • Height 6 ft 2 in
  • Weight 218 lb
  • Caps 80

CARTER SAID: “You might of heard of him? Former England captain and Toulon player Jonny is probably the closest thing I’ve seen to the perfect rugby player.”

MCCAW SAID: “He’ll go down as one of the greats of world rugby.”

DID YOU KNOW? Wilkinson’s brother, Mark, was also a Newcastle player who made 16 appearances in the Premiership for the side between 2002 and 2005, predominantly as a centre

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