Rugby fans worldwide have very high opinions of famous rugby players such as Jonny Wilkinson, Jonah Lomu, and Richie McCaw.
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These players receive the recognition they deserve for their club and national rugby contribution.
However, there are numerous other underrated footballers who never quite receive the recognition proportionate to their skills and contribution.
#5. Kieran Read (New Zealand)
A totem of the modern day All Blacks side, but was overshadowed by some of the other big names in that side such as Ma’a Nonu, Sonny Bill Williams and Dan Carter.
The number 8 led from the front and his 128-cap haul in the Kiwis back-row helped minimise the 2015 retirement of their captain colossus Richie McCaw.
