10. Owen Franks (New Zealand)
Stats:
Position: Tighthead Prop
Height: 1.85m
Weight: 118kg
Club: Crusaders
International Caps: 108
Achievements: 2011 & 2015 Rugby World Cup winner.
Bio:
“The Hobbit” was a scrummaging machine, combining technique and endurance. Franks’ consistency and low body position made him one of the most effective props in All Blacks history.
9. Tom Smith (Scotland)
Stats:
Position: Loosehead Prop
Height: 1.83m
Weight: 115kg
Club: Edinburgh Rugby
International Caps: 61
Achievements: British & Irish Lions tours, Scotland’s scrummaging leader.
Bio:
Smith’s technical brilliance defined Scotland’s scrummaging for years. His ability to anchor the front row and control the set-piece under pressure made him a standout.
8. Andrew Sheridan (England)
Stats:
Position: Loosehead Prop
Height: 1.96m
Weight: 125kg
Club: Sale Sharks
International Caps: 46
Achievements: Renowned scrummager in England’s early 2000s golden era.
Bio:
Sheridan was a blend of size, power, and technique, making him one of the most feared looseheads of his time. His ability to dominate scrums made him a crucial weapon for England.
7. Phil Vickery (England)
Stats:
Position: Tighthead Prop
Height: 1.83m
Weight: 118kg
Club: Gloucester Rugby
International Caps: 73
Achievements: Captain of England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning side.
Bio:
Vickery’s leadership and scrummaging skill were key to England’s early 2000s success. His rugged presence and technical control made him an indispensable front-row leader.
6. Frans Malherbe (South Africa)
Stats:
Position: Tighthead Prop
Height: 1.91m
Weight: 130kg
Club: Stormers
International Caps: 80
Achievements: 2019 & 2023 Rugby World Cup winner.
Bio:
Malherbe is one of the most consistent tightheads in rugby history. His scrummaging dominance and strength were vital to South Africa’s World Cup victories, earning him a reputation as one of the best ever.
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