2. Joe Marler<\/p>\n
Joe Marler became one of England\u2019s most popular players thanks to his honesty, humour and larger-than-life personality.<\/p>\n
A three-time Lions tourist and more than 90-cap England international, Marler was undoubtedly a top-class prop.<\/p>\n
Yet his reputation among supporters sometimes places him in the conversation with England\u2019s greatest-ever front-row forwards. While an excellent scrummager and competitor, others would argue players such as Jason Leonard, Graham Rowntree, Andrew Sheridan and Mako Vunipola reached higher levels at their peak.<\/p>\n
1. Danny Cipriani<\/p>\n
This was always going to be controversial.<\/p>\n
Danny Cipriani possessed extraordinary talent and remains one of the most naturally gifted players England has ever produced.<\/p>\n
Yet much of his reputation is based on what he might have achieved rather than what he actually achieved. Despite years of debate about his treatment by England selectors, Cipriani finished his international career with just 16 starts and never cemented himself as England\u2019s long-term fly-half.<\/p>\n
Compared to England greats such as Jonny Wilkinson, Owen Farrell and George Ford, his r\u00e9sum\u00e9 simply doesn\u2019t compare.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s what makes him the most overrated England rugby player of all time.<\/p>\n
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Think you know your rugby history? This quiz will test your memory and knowledge of the game\u2019s leaders \u2014 your task is simple: name every Premiership Rugby\u2013winning captain since 2000.<\/p>\n