Andrew Mehrtens was a better No 10 than Dan Carter, according to journalist Stephen Jones.
Jones has had another lively debate with his fellow rugby writer at the Sunday Times, Stuart Barnes, this time over who has been rugby’s best first-five.
RANKING:
Stuart Barnes’ top 10 No 10s: 1 Dan Carter (New Zealand), 2 Phil Bennett (Wales), 3 Mark Ella (Australia), 4 Barry John (Wales), 5 Jonny Wilkinson (England), 6 Jonathan Davies (Wales), 7 Stephen Larkham (Australia), 8 Michael Lynagh (Australia), 9 Ronan O’Gara (Ireland), 10 Grant Fox (New Zealand).