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“Rare character” – Dan Carter ranks the three most underrated rugby players of all-time

#1. Owen Farrell (England)

gifted English rugby union player, Owen Farrell, excels as a fly-half and center. He is renowned for his tactical acumen, remarkable goal-kicking accuracy, and fierce competitiveness.

As an integral part of England and the British & Irish Lions, Farrell has left an indelible mark on the sport.

Carter wrote: “What Owen Farrell’s contributed to English rugby has been immense,

“I played against him at international and club level and he drives the teams he plays for. He demands excellence and to sustain that for 100 caps is an incredible.

“People have their different views of him and his style of play, but the game will miss him when he finishes playing. I always remember him setting the tone with his body language against the haka in 2019.

“He’s one of the rare characters and rare leaders that the game needs. I think he’ll get a lot more respect when he finishes the game. He’ll go onto beat my points scoring record and then he can retire after that!”

Owen Farrell, Captain of England during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)