The former Springbok wing picks a team of the best he has played with and against.

15 Israel Folau

‘King of the skies. It is unfair how he beats his man in the air.’

14 Bryan Habana

‘The best wing to put on a Bok jersey. Bryan was a lethal finisher. His ability to turn on the gas from a standing start made it incredibly difficult to mark him.’

13 Tana Umaga

‘He was well respected by his peers. Incredibly physical and had a low error rate despite being an X-factor player.’

12 Jean de Villiers

‘Jean was just such an intelligent rugby player that always created opportunities for his players.’

11 Joe Rokocoko

‘Joe weighs over 100kg but has blistering speed and a mean step. He knows his way to the tryline.’

10 Dan Carter

‘DC is probably one of the most complete rugby players. He has a great running game and nerves of steel.’

9 Fourie du Preez

‘If there is a single Bok player who has been difficult to replace, it is him. His understanding of the game is unmatched.’

8 Taulupe Faletau

‘Probably the most athletic No 8 I have ever seen. He plays like a back, with an efficient tackle count.’

7 David Pocock

‘With Dave it is “your ball is my ball” at the breakdown. He is such a machine.’

6 Richie McCaw (c)

‘One of the greatest the game has ever seen. His reputation as a tackler preceeded him so much that he won penalties just by looking at the breakdown.’

5 Victor Matfield

‘Vic was supreme in the lineout. His ability to know where the opposition would throw made him an asset for any team.’

4 Bakkies Botha

‘Bakkies was born to hurt people on the field. But he was also a great lineout option and carried with purpose.’

3 Owen Franks 

‘An absolute anchor at the scrum. Owen is effective at the ruck and gets around the park.’

2 Schalk Brits

‘Had Schalla been Australian or a Kiwi, he would have played over 50 Tests. Devastating with ball in hand and a menace at the breakdown.’

1 Tendai Mtawarira

‘Incredible scrummager with a rediculous work rate. Always makes yards and never misses a tackle.’

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