Who is your favorite rugby player?

Question

Where does he come from?

Which country does he play for?

Why is he so fantastic?

Answer 1

Joe  Montana..

Answer 2

I like Sean Lamont if im choosing my favourite scotland player. as strong as many forwards but still quick enough 2 take his opposite man on the outside

i like carlos spencer in his prime but his replacement at stand off for the all blacks, Dan carter, is imense. he crushed the lions on the last tour and watch him yearly in the tri nations and super 14. lukin forward 2 seein him in france 2007

Answer 3

The one that still has teeth..!!

Answer 4

Naas Botha

South Africa

Read for your self.

SPORTING GREATS

Rugby: Naas Botha

The Naas Botha of today is a well-known rugby commentator on the South African Supersport Channel, but in his day as a player he was one of the most feared match-winners in the game. Botha was best known for his deadly boot – whether he was punting the ball, place-kicking or drop-kicking, he stood in a class of his own.

Such was his brilliance that it didn’t take the British press long to dub him “Nasty Booter” when the Lions toured South Africa in 1980. They found out just how nasty he could be in the third test in Port Elizabeth when Botha, under immense pressure, put a touchline conversion between the uprights in wet conditions to give the Springboks a 12-10 victory and an unbeatable three-nil series lead.

Botha was more than just a points machine, however. His tactical understanding of the game was outstanding and his ability to dominate a match with the boot beyond compare. Reading the game like a chess master, he would keep the opposition continually on the back foot, and was always a step ahead of the rest because he could put what was in his mind into practice.

Kicking with equal ease with left or right foot, he could put the ball into touch, or between the uprights, or into the hands of a breakaway wing, seemingly at will.

To categorise Botha as a kicking flyhalf alone would do the man a great injustice. Blessed with superb hands, Botha got a backline moving very quickly, and the fact of the matter is that backlines playing with him scored a good many tries. Although he seldom took the ball up in the manner of the modern-day flyhalf, he had an eye for a gap and was a deceptively fast runner, resulting in a good number of tries for the blond-haired flyhalf or those in support of him.

Probably, though, Botha will best be remembered for his uncanny ability as a drop-kicker. In the wink of an eye he could change the course of a game with a beautifully struck drop goal, and trying to defend against it was impossible given his ability to make the snap drop-kick without warning and with either foot.

In one match against Natal in 1992, he dropped five goals. He was an extremely elusive player, with an excellent jink. Every opponent he faced knew he was the kingpin they needed to unsettle, but seldom did they manage to lay a hand on him.

Botha was hated by fans of teams that his Northern Transvaal side faced in provincial competition – and adored by those same supporters when he turned out for the Springboks. There was a similarity between Botha and the legendary New Zealand captain Sean Fitzpatrick in that opposition fans hated him, but all would have loved to have him in their side.

Today the former ‘Bok captain remains the highest scorer in Springbok history, and had he been playing in recent years, with far more matches, there is no doubt that he would have far exceeded his points total of 312. As it was, he was in his prime and played for many years when South Africa was isolated from the rest of the world, denying him the chance of achieving even greater success on the world stage.

He played for Northern Transvaal from the late 1970s into the early 1990s, and during that time the Blue Bulls won the Currie Cup six times, in large part due to his contributions. He captained the province a record 128 times and scored a record 2 511 points, including 1 699 points in the Currie Cup.

Botha also has the distinction, uncommon among rugby players, of having a rose named after him. Long may “Rosa Naas Botha” bloom, to remind us of one the greatest Springboks and flyhalves the world of rugby has ever seen.

Brad Morgan

Answer 5

Right now, Jason Robinson (England and Sale). A world-class convert from rugby league, a natural phenom in one on one situations (think Serevi-style), and a deadly finisher.

Of all time though, Martin Johnson (England). That guy was such a great leader, and a proper hard-nut as well. Also played for NZ U-21s as well.

Answer 6

Richard Hugh "Richie" McCaw (born December 31, 1980 in Oamaru) is a New Zealand rugby union player. He is the current captain of the All Blacks, playing as openside flanker. McCaw plays for Canterbury in the Air New Zealand Cup (formerly the National Provincial Championship, or NPC) and the Crusaders in Super Rugby.

Richie is widely regarded as the world's best openside flanker.

Answer 7

Lepani Nabuliwaqa its because he is the hit man for the Fiji team and also the one and the only the Wizard! Waisele Serevi!!!

Answer 8

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Brian Gerard O'Driscoll (born 21 January 1979) is an Irish professional rugby union player. He is the current captain of the Ireland national rugby union team, and was captain of the British and Irish Lions for their 2005 tour of New Zealand. After leading Ireland to the 2006 RBS Six Nations Triple Crown success, he was voted player of the tournament. Registered at Blackrock College RFC, he plays at outside centre for the Irish provincial team Leinster. He is also known as BOD, God or Drico.

Full name Brian Gerard O'Driscoll

Date of birth January 21, 1979 (age 28)

Place of birth Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland

Height 1.80 m

Weight 95 kg

Nickname The BOD, Drico

Rugby union career

Position Outside centre

Professional clubs

1998-present Blackrock College RFC

correct as of 2006-10-28.

Provincial/State sides Caps (points)

1999-present Leinster 88 (208)

correct as of 2007-01-20.

National team(s)   

1999-

2001, 2005

1999

1998

1996 Ireland

British and Irish Lions

Ireland Under-21

Ireland Under-19

Ireland Schools 71

4

4

5

3 (157)

(5)

correct as of 2007-01-20.

Other Information

School  attended Blackrock College

University University College Dublin

Answer 9

Toss up between Richie McCaw (2006 IRB player of the year) and Dan Carter (2005 IRB player of the year). Both All Blacks. Both are keeping opposition coaches awake at night.

Both make every other player in world rugby look like they belong in the grammar school under-12 3rd team. Ironically enough, the third, fourth, fifth and even sixth best players in the world will probably also be Kiwis...Hayman, Marshall, Rokocoko,Woodcock,Jerry Collins,Mauger,etc

Answer 10

Tana Umaga

Coz he was a great All Blacks Captain!

Only plays for Hurricanes in the S14 now ... GO THE ALL BLACKS

Answer 11

Dan Carter (Canterbury, Crusaders, and New Zealand).

Fly half is the pivotal position on the rugby field and he is the master. Devestating pace, unrivalled tactical awareness, superb kicking from hand and one of the best kickers for goal that rugby has ever seen.

Only Jonny Wilkinson comes close, and he has been injured too much to stake a claim as the best rugby player.

Answer 12

I love Tana Umaga and I really admire all the players mentioned.  However, I have to go with the world's greatest open side flanker and captain of the All Blacks, Richie McCaw.  (IRB Player of the Year)  When I first started watching rugby about 6 years ago, sometimes I could not follow the ball.  Then, I started just following Richie.  He is wherever the ball is.  The more I watch Richie, the more I appreciate how good he is.  His fitness is tremendous.  How he can be everywhere for 80 minutes I don't know.  He just is.  He follows the ball, he follows the player who has the ball, he is constantly thinking.  He knows the rules and takes advantage of them.  He will score a try while others are just standing around and don't realize the ball is still live.  I also don't know how he can keep his temper when others teams are constantly targeting him.  I fervently hope he remains fit and uninjured through the World Cup.  Go All Blacks!