“Grossly, grossly Overrated!” – Marcus Smith Included on List Of Most Overhyped Rugby Players

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Wednesday, 12 July 2023 at 20:16
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In the following article, we will explore the perspectives of fans regarding specific individuals who are deemed overrated and seen as unworthy of the attention they have garnered from both the media and fellow fans.
Check out the full list below.
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#5. George North (Wales)

One fan wrote: "He had a few good years between 2011-2013 and then he has died down. Hasn’t looked good as the commentary teams make him out to be.”
Another added: "“A Welshman here, but it’s George North”
A third commented: "He is the most overrated player of this generation, when was the last time he had a good game that wasn’t against Italy.”
"Unpopular opinion. George North is overrated,"said a fourth.
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#4. Finn Russell (Scotland)

One fan wrote: "This is obviously going to be met badly on here, but it's been driving me nuts lately the blind worship he receives."
A second commented: "Finn Russell is the most overrated player in world rugby. Always nice to see some flare but his decision making 80% of the time is awful."
Another said: "He chucks the odd wordie but surely that doesn’t cancel out his massive error count and poor game management."
A fourth added: "Finn Russell is "mercurial", which is the French for "overrated, primarily by the player himself"
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#3. Marcus Smith (England)

One fan wrote: “Tries to dazzle in attack to compensate for his fear of the tackle. That’s fine if England were dominating the forward battle ensuring limitless ball for the backs. Sadly there aren’t so the rest of the backs are in effect defending with one short.”
A second said: "Marcus Smith is the most overrated player rugby has seen for decades."
Another wrote: "Marcus Smith is grossly, grossly overrated."
A fourth commented: "Marcus Smith is sooooo overrated. He's a good prem level player, but nothing special at international."
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Harlequins player Marcus Smith during the Gallagher Premiership rugby game between Leicester Tigers and Harlequins at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Dec 5th - PHOTO: Steve Bond/PPAUK

#2. Sebastien Chabal (France)

One fan wrote: "The French forward is a player who jumps to mind."
A second commented: "His appearance was half his reputation. Whenever he was given the appropriate attention he folded."
Another added: "Talented athlete who put in the odd big tackle but when push came to shove he always seemed to wilt away from the physical side of the game."
A fourth said: "Chabal is the most overrated waste of space on the international scene. It's amazing how far the right look will take you,"
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#1. Sergio Parisse (Italy)

One fan said: "Going to be controversial but Sergio Parisse. Sure he had fantastic skills but he was a show pony and not a work horse and people often overlooked this. He looked fantastic for Italy but that was because he was allowed to do all the flashy stuff but was mediocre in other areas."
Another commented: "I think Parisse got a lot of credit just for being a leader and a quality player in a poor Italy side and was never rated by anyone as anywhere near world class"
A third said: "Consistently made world xv teams on scant evidence."
Another wrote: "Never has a cliche ever fit a player more than overrated show pony for Sergio Parisse"
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