5 greatest Rugby Union players of all time

Modified Aug 26, 2019 13:42 IST

#4 Brian O’Driscoll (Ireland)

Irish fans used to regularly chant in rugby matches, “ In BOD we trust”; BOD standing for Brian O’Driscoll, the greatest outside-centre in the history of the game. O’Driscoll was famous for his diving tackles near his own 22. He also went into attack at times and actually scored 46 tries in his glorious international career. O’Driscoll was a pillar in Irish defence and also managed to provide some crucial final passes to the wingers.

O’Driscoll played in 133 international matches for Ireland in a 15 year-long career and also featured in the British and Irish Lions team on 4 occasions. O’Driscoll won the Six Nations Championship twice with the Irish team and also appeared in 3 world cups. He was also adjudged the best player in the 6 Nations championship on 3 occasions. He had a great club career with Leinster and won the European Cup 3 times with them. Many call him the greatest all-round player of all time.

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