Stuart Hogg included on list of five worst divers in rugby

Rugby News
Saturday, 13 November 2021 at 08:53
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The subject of diving in rugby union has always been a subject of debate with a number of players making a bad name for themselves down the years.
As per Scrum Recap, these are the games slyest of hounds.

#5. Stuart Hogg

What they said: "He often overdoes the theatricality to the extent that not even the officials will give him a second look.
"Look back to the South Africa vs Scotland game a couple years back when he flung himself into the 'Beast' just to be laughed off by players and fans around him."
Our verdict: Nobody will forget that infamous telling off he got from Nigel Owens against South Africa during the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
As the old saying goes, mud sticks., but it's not a reputation he deserves.

#4. Bryan Habana

What they said: "A great example of this was for Toulon against Saracens in the Champions Cup where he ran into 'No-Arms Magee' Owen Farrell and threw his legs up in the air to win a penalty with one of the worst dives in European history."
Our verdict: Habana is one of the best wingers of all-time, but it's a fair assessment that he occasionally was a bit dramatic with his on-field shenanigans

#3. Johnny Sexton

What they said: "Jonathan Sex'Robot, as Squidge Rugby lovingly refers to him, is a serial diving offender with notable instances against Scotland, England and Wales throughout the last few years."
Our verdict: Not convinced. The Ireland fly-half is smashed regularly and there aren't any clear examples of him diving.

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#2. Morgan Parra

What they said: "He's also a grade A diver. He's from the Habana and Hoggy school of 'throwing yourself at a big forward and hoping for the best' after he hoofs the ball."
Our verdict: He's a little s**t. Can't argue with anything that they said.

#1. Yoann Huget

What they said: "Whether it was from kick chases, tackles that were a fraction out of time, or flailing around in rucks he shouldn't be involved in, Huget was the crème de la crème of fakers."
Our verdict: Spot on. The worst of all-time. At the same time, it's sad that his career was ended by an injury back in February.

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