#2. Michael Lynagh (Australia)
For a decade from his debut in 1984 to his international retirement in 1995, Michael Lynagh was one of the most recognisable players, an inspirational playmaker whose finest moments came at fly-half. By the time he played the last of his 72 internationals he had set a new point-scoring record and been a key member of the side which won the 1991 World Cup in England.
Carter: “When he retired, that total was also a World record points tally. Despite him being an Aussie..I took a lot of inspiration from him.
DID YOU KNOW? Courier-Mail rugby writer Jim Tucker and Daily Telegraph rugby writer Peter Jenkins. Michael Lynagh was ranked among the top 10 greatest Australian rugby union players of all-time