WATCH: Argentina use the ultra dangerous and outlawed 'Flying Wedge' attack vs England
Rugby VideosTuesday, 03 January 2017 at 10:13
An insane set piece move by Argentina in 1995, which is now outlawed.
Owen Farrell ranks his top five rugby players
Check out who Farrell has praised down the years:
5. Schalk Burger (South Africa)
Farrell said: "I've never played against him, thank goodness. You play against some unbelievably physical players, but I've never seen anyone be able put their body on the line like he does time and time again. He just keeps going all day."
Did you know? When not playing rugby, Burger lives and works with his family on the Welbedacht Wine Estate near Wellington, Western Cape.
4. Martin Johnson (England)
Farrell said: "England's greatest ever captain. If I can achieve half of what he did as skipper I will have done alright."
Did you know? Johnson comes from a sporting family. His great-grandfather was a wrestler.
3. Andy Farrell (England)
Farrell Said: "What he achieved in both codes was fantastic. Also he might kill me if I don't mention him."
Did you know? Andy Farrell became the youngest player to win a Challenge Cup Final in 1993 when at 17 years and 11 months he came on as a substitute against Widnes
2. Dan Carter (New Zealand)
Farrell said: "He is another one who has been incredible over a long period. A record breaking career."
Did you know? Carter revealed that he declined the offer to switch to National Football League (NFL) as a kicker for New England Patriots after The Rugby World Cup in 2015
1. Jonny Wilkinson (England)
Farrell said: “There are so many, but it would have to be Jonny (Wilkinson), simple as that. The consistency he showed throughout his career was incredible, he set a new standard for fly-halves all over the world."
Wilkinson followed principles and teachings to help control his perfectionist tendencies, according to an interview he gave with newspaper in 2009
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