Jacques Burger Picks His Dream XV Of Former Teammates And Opponents
Rugby NewsWednesday, 13 May 2020 at 14:11
Former Namibia and Saracens loose forward Jacques Burger selected a team of the best he played with and against for SA Rugby Mag.
15. BEN SMITH - He is safe under the high ball, defends well and has the ability to beat defenders.
14.BRYAN HABANA - Habana was so quick and the ball bounced right for him more often than not. He made game-changing plays.
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13.BRIAN O’DRISCOLL - He was so well rounded. Had a great rugby brain and the ability to create magic. Also very good at tackling at breakdowns and was an excellent defender.
12.JONATHAN DAVIES - Jonathan is a big boy and tough to bring down. Always draws in a couple of defenders, which creates lots of space in which to attack, and is strong in defence.
11.RUPENI CAUCAUNIBUCA - A defender’s nightmare. Rupeni had incredible speed and the ability to run around or through the best of defenders. Scored unbelievable tries.
10.BEAUDEN BARRETT - He's extremely dangerous on attack. He has serious speed, attacks the gainline hard and is tough to defend against off set pieces.
9.CONOR MURRAY - Murray has the ability to control the game and has a well-rounded kicking game. He isn’t afraid to get stuck in physically when needed.
8.KIERAN READ (c) - Read is a great leader. He’s safe under the high ball, makes few mistakes and his decision-making is spot-on.
7. RICHIE McCAW - He was everywhere. His ability to slow the ball down was a dream for any defending team that likes being in the opposition’s faces. A real workhorse.
6. JUAN SMITH - Juan serves as an extra lineout option and brings that intensity to a team. Very physical and a real competitor.
5. BRODIE RETALLICK - He reads the lineouts well and has a great work ethic and rugby smarts.
4. BAKKIES BOTHA - Bakkies brings that physicality like no other. A giant of a man with just the right amount of dog.
3. OWEN FRANKS He’s a great scrummager, gets around the pitch and hits loads of rucks. Very experienced too.
2. DANE COLES - Coles is dangerous with ball in hand and a great finisher. Always finds himself in the right place at the right time.
1. MAKO VUNIPOLA - He can scrum, play ball and has an incredible work rate. Doesn’t get rattled easily.
Man of the Match Mako Vunipola of Saracensduring the Gallagher Premiership Match between Saracens and Gloucester Rugby at Allianz Park, London on September 23. - PHOTO: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK - Rugby
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