#4. Richie McCaw (New Zealand)<\/p>\n
Bio:
A modern legend. McCaw captained the All Blacks to two Rugby World Cup victories and is widely regarded as the greatest openside flanker in history. His leadership, discipline, and unrivalled rugby brain made him almost untouchable at the breakdown.<\/p>\n
DALLAGLIO SAID:<\/p>\n
\u201cJust look at the figures: 148 caps, with a win rate of nearly 90 per cent, and 110 of those as captain. He only ever lost a Test to England (I played in one of his defeats), France, South Africa and Australia. Probably the only player I know who was so dedicated to getting better that he turned down an invite to Prince William\u2019s wedding in 2011.\u201d<\/p>\n
#5. George Smith (Australia)<\/p>\n
Bio:
The Wallabies\u2019 breakdown maestro, George Smith, was the ultimate technician at the contact area. Over a career spanning two decades, he set new standards for back-row play \u2014 combining intelligence, toughness, and skill in equal measure.<\/p>\n
DALLAGLIO SAID:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe pioneering, definitive breakdown specialist in the professional era who combined dexterity and ferocity to slow down and steal opposition ball. There were more strings to his bow, though, because he had good hands and could kick. Incredible longevity too.\u201d<\/p>\n
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