"Pantomime villain" - A fans poll have ranked rugby union’s five biggest d***heads - Ruck

“Pantomime villain” – A fans poll have ranked rugby union’s five biggest d***heads

We all have a fascination with the darker side of rugby. For every shining example of sportsmanship in rugby union, there exists an equally potent undercurrent of controversy, ensuring a harmonious balance. It’s a cosmic dance of opposites, where every hero has their counterpart in a villain.

While we derive immense joy from witnessing the triumphs of the sport’s revered figures, there’s an undeniable allure in watching a star plummet from the celestial heights and crash down to earth.

We conducted a poll to uncover those individuals who, whether through their actions on or off the pitch, have earned themselves an undesirable reputation in the world of rugby.

Find out the top five below.

#5. Tomas Lavanini (Argentina)

Believe me, I’m as shocked as you are that Lavinini managed to find his way into this list considering the stand-up player that he is (sarcastic).

Being serious, he is one of the most entertaining rugby players to watch because of his reckless and aggressive behaviour.

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