{"id":404557,"date":"2026-02-02T22:22:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T22:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/404557\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T22:22:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T22:22:06","slug":"telegraph-names-30-best-six-nations-players-no-scots-make-the-list-page-3-of-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/404557\/","title":{"rendered":"Telegraph Names 30 Best Six Nations Players \u2014 No Scots Make the List – Page 3 of 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

10\u20136: Icons Who Defined Nations<\/p>\n

These are the names etched into championship folklore \u2013 world players of the year, tactical geniuses, and warriors who carried entire countries on their shoulders.<\/p>\n

10. Thierry Dusautoir (France)
Defensive machine and inspirational leader, feared by every opponent.<\/p>\n

9. George North (Wales)
Explosive winger with power and pace, delivering tries and iconic moments.<\/p>\n

8. Ronan O\u2019Gara (Ireland)
Tactical conductor and clutch king, forever tied to Ireland\u2019s 2009 Grand Slam glory.<\/p>\n

7. Jonny Wilkinson (England)
Precision personified \u2013 England\u2019s calm, ruthless fly-half general.<\/p>\n

6. Sergio Parisse (Italy)
Italy\u2019s greatest-ever player, a world-class No.8 despite limited team success.<\/p>\n

Poll: <\/p>\n

5\u20131: The Immortals<\/p>\n

The final five are the championship\u2019s true giants \u2013 captains, generational talents and once-in-a-lifetime players who didn\u2019t just play Six Nations\u2026 they defined it.<\/p>\n

5. Martin Johnson (England)
England\u2019s ultimate captain, the driving force behind Grand Slam and World Cup glory.<\/p>\n

4. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)
A record-setting warrior, unmatched for durability, leadership and Lions legacy.<\/p>\n

3. Jonny Sexton (Ireland)
Ireland\u2019s modern standard-bearer \u2013 record points scorer and relentless title-winning leader.<\/p>\n

2. Antoine Dupont (France)
The current best in the world: explosive, complete, and already a Six Nations phenomenon.<\/p>\n

1. Brian O\u2019Driscoll (Ireland)
The tournament\u2019s greatest: transformational centre, try-scoring legend, and Ireland\u2019s defining icon.<\/p>\n

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