50 Greatest Modern Rugby Players

After seeing a list of the 50 greatest rugby players, I have compiled my list of 50. Here are who I consider to be the 50 best players in no particular order.

1. Brian O Driscoll

2. Paul O Connell

3. Keith Wood

4. Martin Johnson

5. Richard Hill

6. Jonny Wilkinson

7. Fabien Galthie

8. Fabien Pelous

9. Yannick Jauzion

10. Shane Williams

11. Nicholas Mas

12. Wesley Fofana

13. Neil Jenkins

14. Jason Leonard

15. Martin Williams

16. Ryan Jones

17. Doug Howlett

18. Stephen Larkham

19. Victor Matfield

20. Matt Dawson

21. Ronan O Gara

22. Jonah Lomu

23. Oliver Magne

24. Imanol Harinorduquy

25. Joost Van Der Westheizen

26. Bryan Habana

27. Christian Cullen

28. Chris Latham

29. Brad Thorn

30. Dan Carter

31. Scott Gibbs

32. Justin Marshall

33. George Gregan

34. Mamuke Gorgodze

35. Conrad Smith

36. Ma’a Nonu

37. Jason Robinson

38. Stirling Mortlock

39. George Smith

40. David Lyons

41. Anthony Foley

42. Nathan Sharpe

43. Keven Mealamu

44. Richie Mc Caw

45. Tana Umanga

46. Will Greenwood

47. John Eales

48. John Smit

49. Raphael Ibanez

50. Gareth Thomas.

     

That is my list of 50. It would be great to get people’s opinions and lists.

By

Cian Mc Gibney.

09/06/2014.