Sean Fitzpatrick's pro-era Best AB XV

[waiopehu oldboy]

15. Christian Cullen, 14. Ben Smith, 13. Conrad Smith, 12. Ma'a Nonu, 11. Jonah Lomu, 10. Dan Carter, 9. Aaron Smith, 8. Zinzan Brooke, 7. Richie McCaw, 6. Michael Jones, 5. Sam Whitelock, 4. Brodie Retallick, 3.Olo Brown, 2. Dane Coles, 1. Tony Woodcock.

Can't really argue with any of those selections, closest call imo would be Brooke v Read but Zinzan just did things that no-one else could. Ever. Like 50m drop goals v the Bokke at (?) Loftus then turn & jog back like it weren't no big thang.

 

[The torpedo]

Possible Australia one?

Assume all players are in their prime

15. Matt Burke
14. Israel Folau
13. Stirling Mortlock
12. Matt Giteau
11. Joe Roff
10. Bernie Larkham
9. George Gregan
8. Toutai Kefu
7. George Smith
6. Rocky Elsom
5. John Eales
4. James Horwill
3. Sekope Kepu
2. Stephen Moore
1. James Slipper?

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

^^^^^^^^^^ http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/co...aghs-australia-xv-pro-era.18342/#post-1029001

 

[RugbyReg]

Michael Jones at 6 is the big question mark for mine. Brilliant player, but in the pro era?

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

^^^^^^^^^^ redefined what an AB 6 was, just as he redefined what an AB 7 was prior to his first (1989) injury. Without Iceman there's no Kaino, as JK himself was quick to point out.