Rugby Union World XV Of The Decade 2000-2010

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Published: December 31, 2010

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1 – Andrew Sheridan (England) – Sheridan has been the cornerstone of the powerful English scrum since 2004 and due to the fact that the scrum has been just about the only consistent part of England’s game in recent times, Sheridan deserves special praise.

He is a giant of a man with phenomenal strength and technique, just ask Matt Dunning.

However, far from simply a set piece master, Sheridan has developed his game in the loose and is now a key ball carrier for England as well as a destructive tackler.

Honourable Mentions: Gethin Jenkins (Wales)

 

2 – John Smit (SA) – The most capped Springbok captain of all time, Smit reached the pinnacle of his career by lifting the William Webb Ellis trophy in 2007.

He has been a fine role model of South African rugby over the last decade and has led his country to great success, including Tri-Nations victories in 2004 and 2009 and a series victory over the British and Irish Lions in 2009.

Honourable Mentions: Kevin Mealamu (NZ), Mario Ledesma (Argentina)

 

3 – Martin Castrogiovanni (Italy) – The long-locked Leicester legend has become a standout figure in the game and a much-feared opponent. He has been a fantastic servant to the Tigers, single-handedly wrecking opposition scrums in the Guinness Premiership and Heineken cup year after year.

His international accolades have been restricted, but he has played with courage and tenacity in a weak Italian side renowned for its scrummaging ability.

Honourable Mentions: Adam Jones (Wales)

 

4 – Martin Johnson (England) – A giant of the game, both literally and figuratively.

Arguably the greatest International rugby captain of all time, Martin Johnson was a man who did not know how to fail. He took England from mediocrity to world-beaters and as the only...
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