The Ultimate List Of Rugby Legends Ranked From ‘GOAT’ To ‘Not All That’

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by Rugby Rucker

Wednesday, 31 August 2022 at 09:57

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A rugby fan has created the ultimate TierMaker ranking rugby legends from 'GOAT' to 'Not all that'.

Fans have been taking on the tough task of ranking the players who have gifted us iconic moments throughout the years.

Using Wales Online list of the top 50 players of the professional era, players have been split into five separate categories.

The toughest part of this challenge was that all the players must be split into five equal groups of 10, which is sure to court controvercy.

The 'GOAT' category is filled with World Cup winners such as Martin Johnson and Richie McCaw.

The players were split into five different categories.

GOAT
Legend
Class
Average
Overrated

Check out the entire list below.

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#GOAT:

Thierry Dusautoir (France)
Jonny Wilkinson (England)
Zinzan Brooke (New Zealand)
Bryan Habana (South Africa)
Martin Johnson (England)
Joost van der Westhuizen (South Africa)
Jonah Lomu (New Zealand)
Dan Carter (New Zealand)
Brian O'Driscoll (Ireland)
Richie McCaw (New Zealand)

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#Legend:

Bakkies Botha (South Africa)
Paul O'Connell (Ireland)
Ma’a Nonu (New Zealand)
Jason Robinson (England)
George Smith (Australia)
Adam Jones (Wales)
Lawrence Diallagio (England)
Richard Hill (England)
John Eales (Australia)
Shane Williams (Wales)

Paul O'Connell of Ireland seen during the Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Italy v Ireland at The Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Oct 4th 2015 in London - Photo mandatory by-line: Graeme Truby/Pinnacle - Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 - Mobile:0797 1270 681 - VAT Reg No: 183700120 - SPORT - International Rugby

#Class:

Scott Quinnell (Wales)
Will Greenwood (England)
Brodie Retallick (New Zealand)
Matt Giteau (Australia)
Stephen Larkham (Australia)
Schalk Burger (South Africa)
Christian Cullen (New Zealand)
Scott Gibbs (Wales)
Tim Horan (Australia)
Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)

Scorer of the winning try Fourie du Preez (South Africa, captain, 9) celebrates at the final whistle with Schalk Burger (South Africa). South Africa v Wales. Quarter Final 1. Rugby World Cup 2015. Twickenham Stadium. London. England. UK. PHOTO: Mandatory by-line: Garry Bowden/SIPPA/Pinnacle - Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 - Mobile:0797 1270 681 - VAT Reg No: 183700120 - 171015

#Decent:

Rob Howley (Wales)
Gary Teichmann (South Africa)
Juan-Martin Fernandez-Lobbe (ARG)
Conrad Smith (New Zealand)
Sam Warburton (Wales)
David Pocock (Australia)
John Smit (South Africa)
Will Genia (Australia)
Doug Howlett (New Zealand)
Kieran Read (New Zealand)

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: Sam Warburton of Wales smiles prior to the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between Australia and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on October 10, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Bardens - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)