Sonny Bill Williams may have raised eyebrows with his picks for the ultimate rugby dream team.
The New Zealand icon, approached by Australian sports platform Sporting News, was tasked with naming the crème de la crème of players he shared the field with or faced off against.
Shockingly, Williams omitted two heavyweight former teammates, Dan Carter and Richie McCaw, who collectively amassed a staggering 260 test matches for the All Blacks.
5. Quade Cooper (Australia)
Renowned for his flair and unpredictability, Quade Cooper is an enigmatic figure in rugby. The Australian fly-half possesses an innate ability to unlock opposition defenses with his creative vision and audacious skill set, making him a fan favourite wherever he plays.
Williams said: “You just have to watch some of his highlights videos on the football field to realise what a talent he is. He’s another guy who can just create something out of nothing and I don’t think gets the credit he deserves.”