⚡ Halfbacks – Tactical Perfection
10. Dan Carter (New Zealand)
The ultimate playmaker.
Richie McCaw on Carter:
“There are a lot of good players, but the guys who did it for a long time — and that I’ve been lucky to play with — is Dan Carter. In the final, he was sensational and he’s been great for a long time.”
Few players embodied consistency and class like Carter.
9. Aaron Smith (New Zealand)
Sharp, smart, and relentless.
Smith’s crisp passing and control of tempo earned him McCaw’s admiration as one of the most influential All Black halfbacks ever.
💪 Front Row – The Unsung Heroes
1. Tony Woodcock (New Zealand)
Dependable and destructive in equal measure.
McCaw on Woodcock:
“He’s been on the same team as me since I was 18. We played in age grade together.”
Woodcock’s try in the 2011 Rugby World Cup final sealed his place in All Black folklore.
2. Dane Coles (New Zealand)
A hooker with the heart of a back-rower.
McCaw has praised Coles’ aggression and athleticism, calling him one of the most dynamic forwards of the modern game.
3. Olo Brown (New Zealand)
Technically superb and built for the scrum wars of the ‘90s.
Brown’s reliability and scrummaging power made him one of New Zealand’s best-ever tightheads — the kind McCaw often admired for their unseen graft.
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