Jonny Wilkinson has been named the best English rugby player of all-time - Ruck

Jonny Wilkinson has been named the best English rugby player of all-time

From Rugby World Cup winners to nearly-men, these are the best English rugby players ever…

Who is the greatest English player ever? 

It’s a debate that has rolled on for years and through generations, but here’s our take on the eternal question. 

From world champions to generational talents and modern-day greats, here’s our run-down of the best 25 players to pull on a Red Rose shirt. 

Posted below are the 30 best English players in the Premier League’s history, according to fans.

25 best English rugby players of all-time

#30. Josh Lewsey

#29. Rocky Clark

#28. Lewis Moody

Lewis Moody shares a joke with Mike Tindall – Photo mandatory by-line:Phil Mingo/Pinnacle – Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 – Mobile:0797 1270 681 – VAT Reg No: 768 6958 48 – 19/03/2011 – RUBY UNION – RBS Six Nations – Ireland v England – Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin, Ireland

#27. Ben Cohen

#26. Matt Dawson

#25. Ben Youngs

Ben Youngs of England on the break to go over for a try during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

#24. Mike Tindall

#23. Rob Andrew

#22. Brian Moore

#21. Bill Beaumont

#20. Maro Itoje

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#19. Will Greenwood

#18. Jonny May

Jonny May of England is tackled by Mark Telea of New Zealand during the Autumn International Series match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham, London on 19 November 2022 (Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK)

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