Four Cantabrians have featured heavily in a South African magazine's list of the greatest test rugby players of the past 25 years. Respected rugby publication SA Rugby Mag released the lists of starting XVs and bench selections from five of its pundits, all of whom picked All Black and Crusader greats Dan Carter, Kieran Read and Richie McCaw in their teams. Former All Blacks Dan Carter, Richie McCaw and Kieran Read. Subs: 16 Keith Wood (Ireland), 17 Tony Woodcock (New Zealand), Owen Franks (New Zealand), 19 John Eales (Australia), 20 Schalk Burger (South Africa), 21 George Gregan (Australia), 22 Stephen Larkham (Australia), 23 Cheslin Kolbe (South Africa). Subs: 16 John Smit (South Africa), 17 Marcos Ayerza (Argentina), 18 Phil Vickery (England), 19 Alun Wyn Jones (Wales), 20 Danie Rossouw (South Africa), 21 George Gregan (Australia), 22 Jonny Wilkinson (England), 23 Jonah Lomu (New Zealand)- NZ Herald

Source: Otago Daily Times April 14, 2020 23:15 UTC