Sir Ian McGeechan has surely made a mistake with picking his greatest ever rugby players.
The rugby legend was asked by The Telegraph to rank the greatest ever rugby players. Incredibly, Williams couldn’t find a place for Jonny Wilkinson or Richie McCaw. ddie Jones gives ‘zero f***s” about Sir Clive Woodward criticism
#5. Jonah Lomu (New Zealand)
McGeechan wrote: "Illness and injury ultimately slowed him down. But his performances at the 1995 World Cup, just as the game was turning professional, will never be forgotten. The game needed a superstar, and it got one in Lomu. He was brilliant for rugby."
#4. Brian O'Driscoll (Ireland)
McGeechan wrote: "His ability to get back on his feet after tackling to compete for the ball was extraordinary, and ensured he always had an impact on the game, whatever type of game it was. He was such a natural talent."
#3. Dan Carter (New Zealand)
McGeechan wrote: " He really was the complete 10. His defence was immaculate, he could break himself, he could bring others in to play, his kicking from hand and from tee was incredibly accurate. He also changed the way the game was played with his kicking from his own 22m and his kicking to compete. The greatest of the modern era in my opinion.’’"
#2. Martin Johnson (England)
McGeechan wrote: "I think he defined an era, both for forward play and for the performances of the teams he represented."
#1. Gareth Edwards (Wales)
McGeechan wrote: "My favourite scrum-half of all time happens to be my favourite player of all time. Gareth Edwards was and always will be the master. The Greatest.’’
