Not everyone can be a role model for the future generation of sporting stars out there, but perhaps being a role model is the last thing on the mind of an international rugby star the moment he steps onto the pitch.
There are, however, a select few who have really had zero disregard for those watching or indeed for their opponents over the years, and they ought to be singled out for their often reckless and ultimately cold-blooded actions.
These actions have even garnered respect from many onlookers, such has been their complete lack of consideration for those on the receiving end of their unsportsmanlike conduct.
Here is the ultimate rugby shithouse starting XV.
Rugby’s Ultimate Sh*thouse XV
BACK-THREE:
- 15. Mike Brown (England)
- 14. Liam Williams (Wales)
- 11. Yoan Huget (France)
Honourable mentions: Alessana Tuilagi (Samoa), Duncan McRae (Australia)
CENTRE:
- 13. Austin Healey (England)
- 12. Owen Farrell (England)
Honourable mentions: Manu Tuilagi (England), Mathieu Bastareaud (France)
HALFBACKS:
- 10. Dan Biggar (Wales)
- 9. Mike Phillips (Wales)
Honourable mentions: Faf de Klerk (South Africa), Morgan Parra (France), Andy Goode (England)
FRONT-ROW:
- 1. Joe Marler (England)
- 2. Dylan Hartley (England)
- 3. Sekope Kepu (Australia)
Honourable mentions: Marcos Ayerza (Argentina)
SECOND-ROW:
- 4. Jonny Hill (England)
- 5. Bakkies Botha (South Africa)
Honourable mentions: Maro Itoje (England), Eben Etzebeth (South Africa), Jamie Cudmore (Canada)
BACK-ROW:
- 6. Neil Back (England)
- 7. Peter O'Mahony (Ireland)
- 8. Sergio Parisse (Italy)
Honourable mentions: Michael Hooper (Australia), Richie McCaw (New Zealand), Ross Moriarty (Wales), Calum Clark (England)
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- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
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