4.\u00a0Richie McCaw\u00a0(Jonny Wilkinson)<\/p>\n
The heartbeat of the All Blacks for more than a decade, Richie McCaw captained New Zealand to Rugby World Cup glory in 2011 and 2015. Renowned for his relentless work-rate and leadership, he is considered one of the greatest players in rugby history.<\/p>\n
Wilkinson said:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe guy is quite a remarkable rugby legend and deserves to be so. No Rugby World Cup team would be complete without him.\u201d<\/p>\n
4.\u00a0Joe Roff\u00a0(Martin Johnson)<\/p>\n
A key figure in Australia\u2019s 1999 Rugby World Cup triumph, Joe Roff was a wonderfully balanced outside back whose pace, intelligence and versatility made him one of the best finishers of his generation.<\/p>\n
Johnson said:<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019d put David Campese up there but Roff is my choice. A fantastic all-round rugby player, and old-style wing.\u201d<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0Bakkies Botha\u00a0(Jonny Wilkinson)<\/p>\n
A fearsome second-row and enforcer for the Springboks, Bakkies Botha was central to South Africa\u2019s 2007 Rugby World Cup-winning campaign. His uncompromising physicality made him one of the most intimidating forwards in the professional era.<\/p>\n
Wilkinson said:<\/p>\n
\u201cSomeone incredibly fierce but very, very down to earth\u2026 at times he\u2019s exactly what a team needs.\u201d<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0Paul O\u2019Connell\u00a0(Martin Johnson)<\/p>\n
A towering lock and inspirational leader, Paul O\u2019Connell captained Ireland and the British & Irish Lions, earning a reputation as one of the most respected forwards of his generation.<\/p>\n
Johnson said:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Ireland captain was a very special player\u2026 it was clear he was going to be something really special.\u201d<\/p>\n