Springbok legend Bryan Habana ranks his five toughest opponents

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Monday, 07 December 2020 at 13:50
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Springbok legend and 2007 Rugby World Cup winner Bryan Habana has ranked his five toughest opponents from his incredible rugby career.
Sourcing several Q&A’s from down the years, including one with Canterbury NZ, here is his top five:

5. Joe Rokocoko (New Zealand)

"He could make something happen out of nothing and was always a threat on attack. His handling skills were just sublime as well.”
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4. Shane Williams (Wales)

"Shane is a fantastic player who has given rugby some very exciting moments and it was always a good measuring stick whenever you came up against him. If ever there was direct correlation to the phrase ‘dynamite comes in small packages’, Shane was definitively it. His fleet-footedness, pace and game changing ability made him one of the best and most exciting wings the game has ever seen."
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3. Bakkies Botha (South Africa)

"I was lucky to play with Bakkies for South Africa and in Toulon. However, before that he'd caught me a few times and it was like being hit by a bus. A player who carried his team on and off the field."
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2. Jonny Wilkinson (England)

"It's always between him and Carter for most people, but to me Jonny is the measuring stick that all number 10s are compared too. I was very lucky to spend a few years playing with him."
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1. Richie McCaw (New Zealand)

"I think Richie McCaw has changed the way rugby is played.”
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