With England he won four Six Nations and of course the 2003 World Cup. He was also a finalist in the 2007 World Cup, and captained his country on numerous occasions.
He won 85 England caps, scoring 85 points, and has been on three British and Irish Lions Tours. Despite being on three tours, injuries have limited him to just three caps for the Lions.
1. Zinzan Brooke (NZ) - A brilliant all-round player, Zinzan Brooke spent a decade at the top with the All Blacks. He made 58 test appearances, scoring 89 points. He scored 17 tries in test matches throughout his career, which was then a world record for a forward.
He was a part of three World Cup squads, including the victorious 1987 group. In the 1995 World Cup he famously kicked a 50-metre drop goal—something most fly-halves have trouble doing—showcasing his wonderful all-round skills and supreme confidence.
It is this confidence in his ability and his fantastic all-round ability that makes him the greatest No. 8 of all time.
Coming soon—The Top Five Scrum Halves of All Time!
Other articles from this series include:
Top Three Loose Head Props of All Time
Top Three Tight Head Props of All Time
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