Legendary Players
26 entries in the New Zealand All Blacks compendium.
Legendary Players — Era Chart
Grant FoxThe pioneering goalkicker who helped win the first Rugby World Cup.Tana UmagaFormer All Blacks captain and current defence coach, known for his sportsmanship and leadeSean FitzpatrickNew Zealand former rugby union player and All Blacks captain from 1992 to 1997.Keven MealamuFormer All Blacks hooker and two-time Rugby World Cup winner.Michael JonesThe flanker who won the first World Cup, skipped Sunday games for his faith, and was namedSid GoingSuper Sid: New Zealand's greatest running halfbackJerry CollinsHard-tackling All Blacks flanker and captain who played for clubs worldwide and died tragiJohn KirwanAll Blacks legend, mental health advocate, and former coach of Italy, Japan, and the BluesDavid KirkAll Blacks captain who led New Zealand to victory in the inaugural 1987 Rugby World Cup.Zinzan BrookeFormer All Blacks number eight known for his exceptional kicking and handling skills, and Christian CullenThe Paekakariki Express – one of rugby's most potent running fullbacks.Buck ShelfordThe All Blacks captain who revitalised the haka and led an undefeated streak.Ian SmithPrime Minister of Rhodesia from 1964 to 1979, leader of the white-minority government thatDan CarterThe highest point scorer in test match rugby and three-time IRB Player of the Year.Graham MourieAll Black captain who led the Grand Slam tour and challenged amateurism rules.Wilson WhinerayThe longest-serving All Blacks captain until 2014, knighted for sport and business.George NepiaNew Zealand rugby's first superstarAndy HadenAll Black lock and captain, known for his scrummaging and lineout presence, and for a contKevin SkinnerAmerica's Got Talent winner and country singer from Kentucky.Andrew MehrtensAll Blacks first five-eighth who debuted in 1995 and scored 967 test points.Sonny Bill WilliamsDual-code rugby star and heavyweight boxer, two-time Rugby World Cup winner.Wayne ShelfordAll Blacks captain and number eight who revitalised the haka and led an undefeated run froKieran ReadAll Blacks legend and two-time Rugby World Cup winner.Mils MuliainaFormer All Blacks fullback and 100-test centurionColin SladeVersatile back who won Rugby World Cups in 2011 and 2015 with the All Blacks.Frank BunceA powerful centre who anchored the All Blacks backline in the 1990s.
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