Winner of the past two World Cups, the All Blacks are once again favourites going into the Rugby World Cup.
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Rugby’s Greatest: John Kirwan
John Kirwan won the 1987 World Cup with New Zealand. The attacking prowess he showed in that tournament alone, set him up to be one of the greatest wingers of…
Rugby’s Greatest: David Kirk
David Kirk will always be remembered as one of the greatest scrum-halves ever. The New Zealander held aloft the first World Cup in 1987
Rugby’s Greatest: Sean Fitzpatrick
With a win rate of 82%, it's no surprise that New Zealand's Sean Fitzpatrick, is considered one of the greatest hookers of all time
Rugby’s Greatest: Kieran Read
New Zealand's Kieran Read is fast becoming the greatest No 8 of all time
Rugby’s Greatest: Dan Carter
Pound for pound, New Zealand's Dan Carter is thought by many to be the greatest fly-half to have graced the game
Rugby’s Greatest: Richie McCaw
Richie McCaw is the greatest openside flanker of all time, the New Zealand captain won back-to-back World Cups
Rugby’s Greatest: Jonah Lomu
The late Jonah Lomu was a bona fide global superstar. The New Zealand winger's name can be linked with the term ‘shock and awe’.
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