Great Rugby Union Players

In rugby union, each team consists of 15 players who compete on the field of play in a variety of playing positions. 

One of the greatest players of all-time is Jonah Lomu. He played on the wing for New Zealand between 1994 and 2002, winning 64 caps.

The Auckland born player retired from rugby in 2010 after a brief spell with Marseille in France.

Most of his success came during World Cups where he is still the leading try-scorer with a total of 15 to his name.

Lomu played his part in helping the Kiwis reach the final of the 1995 event where they were beaten by South Africa. Despite a really good performance against the Springboks, his side were unable to lift the trophy.

Martin Johnson was really influential in England winning the 2003 World Cup. He captained the side to victory in Australia and later became coach of the national team. They beat South Africa, Wales, France and Australia in the tournament, with a drop goal in extra-time separating them from the hosts in the final.

The Englishman played at lock for Leicester Tigers during his domestic career. He was also captain of the British and Irish Lions on two different tours, the only man in history to do so.

Dan Carter has been described as one of the best kickers of all time in rugby. He is a fly-half but can also play at inside centre.

The Crusaders player is the highest points scorer in Test history. He was voted International Rugby Board Player of the Year in 2005 and 2012.

Carter was involved in New Zealand's World Cup success in 2011, which took place in his home country.

In his domestic career, the Kiwi has won four Super Rugby titles with the Crusaders.

Australia have produced lots of world class rugby players over the years, including David Campese, who represented the Wallabies for 14 years from 1982 until 1996.

The wing/fullback picked up 101 caps for his country and held the record for the most tries in Test rugby with 64 until 2006. Japan's Daisuke Ohata scored his 65th try on May
14 to overtake the Australian.

In the 1991 World Cup, Campese scored six tries for his side along their way to victory. Australia beat England in the final that year in the tournament which was jointly held by England, France, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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