WHO IS the BETTER FLANKER??

Question

want some opinions, who is the better flanker schalk burger or richie mccaw???

Answer 1

Schalk is a better athlete. I think Richie is a cleverer player.

Too tough to call.

Answer 2

I think Richie McCaw no matter who comes along is the best wing-forward in the world, that said Burger is an exceptional player himself and did very well to come back from a serious neck injury. McCaw edges it because as has been said, he's a bit cleverer.

Answer 3

schalk burger has never come to the party when the Yaapies play the AllBlacks,its common knowledge that burger has never matched Collins or Mcaw he is not even in their league.

Just watch the matchups over the past 5 yrs,schalk burger is average at best.

Answer 4

Tough call. I do, however, think Juan Smith is better than both at the moment.

Answer 5

Richie is the best in the world in his position.

Answer 6

RICHIE McCAW

Answer 7

Burger is tough, robust, uncompromsing, bruising and strong. McCaw is all the above but he is also a thinker and a leader who his players have huge respect for. He is almost in Sean Fitzpatrick or Tana Umangas league as a leader now. And by the time his international and super rugby career is over he will be not only the greatest No 7 but also the greatest captain the game has ever seen. He will raise the webb ellis trophy in 2011, he is a ledgend.

Answer 8

Richie is the better alround player. As openside play goes they are both top notch but richies attacking flair and speed are better. Imagine having both in the same side?. Look at any 1st Fives.

Answer 9

richie mcaw is a much more explosive player,also he can get more turnovers,this may include the occasional cheating but he can do it cleverly without the ref seeing-schalk burger is nothing compared to him-hope this helps

Answer 10

Richie is a leader of men and clever, clever cheat (I mean that in the nicest way - he's a flanker).

Schalk is a maniac without fear of his own life.  However I believe that as he gets older he is going to get injured much more often unless he gets a bit smarter about his play. I enjoy watching him play but fear for his future.