“Violent brute” – Richie McCaw picks his toughest opponents - Ruck

“Violent brute” – Richie McCaw picks his toughest opponents

Legendary New Zealand captain Richie Mccaw has ranked ‘different’ England star Lewis Moody amongst the five best flankers he faced during his career.

#5. Lewis Moody (England)

  • Position Back-row
  • Height 6 ft 3 in
  • Weight 225 lb
  • Caps 71

Moody was known for the enthusiasm with which he plays the game, his willingness to chase down opponents and his ability to compete for possession at restarts, earning him the nickname “Mad Dog” from teammates and supporters.

Richie McCaw said: “I had got a lot of respect for the way he played, he threw himself into a lot of it. Moody was a little bit different to most flankers – he was also a ball carrier and he could put a lot of pressure on backlines.”

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