#2. Will Carling (England)
They wrote: “There was something of the individual about Carling that rubbed up the opposition and was not always appreciated by his teammates, though he ultimately earned their respect.
Embed from Getty Images“Perhaps it was because he was the highest-profile player in Europe during what was still the amateur era, and perhaps because people knew he was earning reward away from the game.
“The fact he was romantically linked to Diana, Princess of Wales, also had tongues wagging. Yes, he was a successful rugby player and captain, but he certainly possessed prima donna qualities as well.
Verdict: Definitely