The former Springbok, Stormers and Wasps centre picks a team of the best he played with and against during his 14-year career.
15 Cheslin Kolbe
One of the best steppers in the game and Cheslin makes sure any bad kicks are returned with a drop goal or deadly counter-attack.
14 Rene Ranger
Speed and then also the physicality to bounce off tacklers with ease. Excellent finisher.
13 Jaque Fourie
One of the best defensive players and also a powerful centre at the heart of creating linebreaks.
12 Ma’a Nonu
Got the skills that got the team go-forward, good distributor who could kick and brought big hits on defence.
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11 Bryan Habana
Mr Work-Rate was a world-class finisher with speed and great aerial skills.
10 Dan Carter
The GOAT, Carter punished you on attack in the kicking game.
9 Aaron Smith
Accurate distributor with an elite ability to snipe.
8 Duane Vermuelen
Defensive specialist, physical ball-carrier.
7 Richie McCaw (c)
No one better at the breakdown and an incredible leader.
6 Schalk Burger
Smart rugby player that could link up with the backs and get stuck in when it gets physical.
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5 Victor Matfield
I needed my lineout ball and odds of getting good ball were high with Victor there, lineout genius.
4 Eben Etzebeth
Strong ball-carrier who is there to inflict pain on opposition.
3 Frans Malherbe
Gets through so much work and can pass. Great combination with Kitsie.
2 Keven Mealamu
An all-rounder with a high work rate, accurate at the lineout and powerful scrummager.
1 Steven Kitshoff
A mobile prop with a great skill set who is also a breakdown threat for turnovers.
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