2. Dan Carter (New Zealand)<\/p>\n
The double World Cup-winner has established himself as one of the greatest players in history, being near faultless in every department: he can attack, break the line and kick accurately tactically or at goal. <\/p>\n
He was named the World\u00a0Player of the Year\u00a0in 2005, 2012 and 2015\u00a0and has won three\u00a0Super Rugby\u00a0titles with the Crusaders, and nine\u00a0Tri-Nations\u00a0and Rugby Championships with the All Blacks.<\/p>\n
Did you know: In 2008, American Cable Channel E! judged Carter to be 11th on its list of the world\u2019s sexiest men.<\/p>\n
3. Joel Stransky (South Africa)<\/p>\n
Fly-half Stransky cemented his place in the hearts and minds of the nation by kicking the drop goal that saw South Africa claim the sport\u2019s biggest prize in 1995. <\/p>\n
He also wrote his name in the history books in the opening match of the tournament when he became the first Springbok to score a try, a conversion, a penalty and a drop goal in the same game \u2013 a 27-18 win over defending champions, Australia.<\/p>\n
Did you know: He is of English and Czech descent <\/a>and Jewish on his father\u2019s side<\/p>\n CONTINUES ON PAGE THREE<\/a><\/p>\n Like this:<\/p>\n Like Loading…<\/p>\n