Gareth Edwards (Wales) The former Wales and British and Irish Lions scrum-half is simply the greatest player in his position in history. During the third, to South Africa in 1974, was the greatest ever Lions jaunt, in which the tourists played 22 matches and remained unbeaten.He is still the most capped player in World Cup history with 22 appearances in four tournaments.He was both durable – he once played 40 consecutive Tests in the 1990s – and versatile as proven by his switch from loosehead to tighthead prop later in his career.He was a member of the team that lost the World Cup final to Australia in 1991 but gained revenge against the same opponents 12 years later in the final in Sydney.Wood made his international debut in 1994 against Australia and was capped 58 times for Ireland up until his retirement in 2003.He played on the 1997 and 2001 Lions tours and was the inaugural winner of the IRB World Player of the Year award in 2001, seeing off competition from the likes of Geroge Gregan and Jonny Wilkinson.For once in one of these “best ever” lists , I actually agree! There are one or two surprise inclusions.The speedster was a menace whatever number was on his back, a bewildering opponent, a man seemingly able to sidestep in mid-air, with pace and nerve and vision, tough in the tackle, intelligent in his use of angles and selfless when it came to creating openings for teammates.A player reborn after joining the armed forces and playing for Wasps simultaneously; his physical prowess was matched with a determination to constantly improve and a wonderful ability to read the game in front of him.The Prince of Centres,’ was how Guscott was described by Clive Woodward. As the only Lions team to have returned from New Zealand victorious, the 1971 side are more than worthy of a mention. There are one or two surprise inclusions. no Gavin Hastings at 15 in suggestions and Neil Back in the forwards. But there are no shortage of stellar options either.Put together your XV representing the greatest of the great to do it on the biggest stage. featured alongside some of Australia’s most prominent sports journalists. Edwards is also considered by many to be one of the greatest rugby players of all time. Can't believe they were left out of the Autumn tournament. His all … Speculation is mounting ahead of Warren Gatland naming his British and Irish Lions squad next week.
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Roar Guru April 8, 2017 April 10, 2017. by The PA Team. Can't believe they were left out of the Autumn tournament.