Sam Burgess voted worst England player since 2003 World Cup triumph - Ruck

Sam Burgess voted worst England player since 2003 World Cup triumph

We asked over 1,000 fans to vote on who they think is the worst player to represent the men in white since 2012.

#5. Danny Cipriani – 3%

World-class on his day, but I don’t think any England fan will argue that the mercurial fly-half winning just 16 caps during his career can only be considered a complete disaster. He was never able to replicate his club form on the international stage. So disappointing.

Danny Cipriani of Bath Rugby during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Saracens at the Recreation Ground on 17 Oct. Photo: Steve Haag/PPAUK


#4. Shaun Perry – 5%

Much was made of the fact that Shaun Perry was an ex-welder when he burst into the limelight during an impressive season with Bristol, and it did make a charming rags-to-riches story.  But, let’s be honest, he never really looked accomplished in the England shirt. A poor performance against South Africa in the 2007 Rugby World Cup led to Perry being dropped from the 22 by England coach Brian Ashton. He never played again.

SHAUN PERRY(R) AND SIMON SHAW(L) OF ENGLAND TACKLING THE BALL – Photo mandatory by-line: Tom Dulat/Pinnacle – Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 – Mobile:0797 1270 681 – VAT Reg No: 768 6958 48 – 04/08/2007 – INVESTEC CHALLENGE; ENGLAND V WALES

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