Listen & read
England legends Ben Youngs and Dan Cole unveil their top 10 hardest rugby players of all time. In their For The Love Of Rugby show, they define a “triple hard b***ard” as someone who epitomizes toughness. Their list features four South Africans, two English, and one each from France, Namibia, Samoa, and Tonga.
Julian White takes the 10th spot, praised for his post-rugby life as a farmer. Courtney Lawes is at nine, recognized for his incredible work rate and big hits.
Eben Etzebeth ranks eighth, while Jasper Wiese claims seventh for his relentless style. Duane Vermeulen and Thierry Dusautoir round out the five to eight spots, highlighting their formidable reputations.
No players from New Zealand or Ireland make the cut, emphasizing the legendary toughness of the Springboks and other nations.
Comments (0)