Football. The 5 best third-row wingers in World Cup history

With the World Cup approaching (8th September – 28th October), it is the history of rugby that will be written a little more before our eyes. This is an opportunity to delve into this rich past! Every day, find Actu Rugby’s top 5 editors by position, for 12 days (some positions will be aggregated). today, The top five of the best third-line wingers in World Cup history.

And the least we can say is that the story in question has often been marked by these disturbing releases. They are sometimes styled as heroes, and sometimes referred to as cocky cheaters, depending on whether you support one team or the other. This fifth place has caused controversy with us, and no doubt it will with you, too…

5. Neil Buck (England)

So we start gently, very relatively gently, with English Neil back (66 selections). One of those hard workers and architects of success Fifteenth of the rose When it was run by Sir Clive Woodward.

Some would say that the England team’s game was a bit unbalanced at this time, based on the superior dominance of its group of forwards and on the mastery of its bespoke game. But the establishment of such a dominion by such a game proves only one thing, the work of the English forwards was titanic.

And perhaps the Leicester winger has done more than his share! with 3 posts in the World Cup (1995, 1999, 2003) and He played 12 matchesWe remember particularly his 2003 campaign and England treble cap^H Almost the iconic Hill – Dallaglio – back.

4 – Thierry Dusutter (France)

France is advancing! place Dark Destroyer It was the subject of intense thought. As the saying goes, when in doubt, I always agree with Richie McCaw, who himself set Thierry Dusutter 4^H One of the top 5 players he could face.

And it is quite natural that the Abidjan native also finds his place in this top 5. Because although he has never been named in a World Cup, he has already made history during 3 posts (2007, 2011, 2015) And for him 15 matches. Called up in preparation in 2007 to replace Elvis Vermeulen, he grabbed the opportunity with both hands.

We all remember his amazing performance against the All Blacks in the Quarter Finals in 2007 38 tackles. It is his World Cup 2011 during which he led the Dirty Kids to the final, making these All Blacks tremble to the very end. What earned him this name the best player in the world this year. The former Blues captain (80 caps) also scored two of France’s three tries during those two memorable matches against New Zealand.

3 – Chalk Burger (South Africa)

Here’s another one that has caused more than one opponent’s nightmares, with its blonde hair recognizable for miles on all terrains in the world. Perhaps one of the toughest rugby players has ever seen at 21^H a century.

In the words of that Shake burger They haven’t played economics, and they probably didn’t even know the concept. And with such a tired, even painful style of play, his 86 picks alone feel like an achievement.

As for world Cupthe previous Springbok version was also able to keep up, no less than 4 entrances (2003, 2007, 2011, and 2015) and 20 matches. A statistic that makes him the South African who participated in the largest number of World Cup matches. Moreover, a beautiful course crowned the title acquired in 2007.

2 – Jerome Keanu (New Zealand)

life and career Jerome Keanu It would have been very different: had he not emigrated to New Zealand with his family, as he was born in American Samoa, he would likely have joined the army. The story was very different, and that’s a good thing for rugby fans.

Especially given the man’s phenomenal career! with l 83 selectionsAnd even if he missed the invitation to the 2007 World Cup, he did participate in the 2011 World Cup and then in 2015. Thus, he did better than Owen Franks in terms of success rate with 14 matches in the World Cup Played and won, all as a junior, and two consistent titles.

He was a standout for the All Blacks at the 2011 World Cup, winning at home, scoring 4 tries and more than responding to the incredible physical challenge put on by the Blues in the final. The New Zealanders made no mistake in naming him the 2011 Player of the Year.

1 – Richie McCaw (New Zealand)

There was only one left, and there was no discussion. Whether it’s the World Cup or rugby in general, Richie McCaw He is the best third line winger in history so far. And it will take some time before anyone can do a better job.

Because we are simply talking about a world rugby memorial. His consistency of performance was impeccable from start to finish: from his first selection in 2001 in Ireland being named man of the match. 2015 World Cup final Where he could be again (if Dan Carter hadn’t been so exceptional).

Three-time Player of the Year (record shared with Dan Carter), 148 selections Including 110 captains (record), and as far as this ranking is concerned, 4 entrances in the World Cup for 22 matches, a record he co-owns with Jason Leonard. And, of course, he is the only captain to have lifted the William Webb Ellis Trophy twice in a row (2011 and 2015). Really, there is no discussion.

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