Learn About The Heavy-Hitters That Should’ve Been Hits
Rugby’s main pull for casual audiences are their international tournaments. Many great players run out for their countries but even more receive limited to no caps for them. Many of these players end up underappreciated by fans around the world. Here are examples of a few underrated greats, along with their best stats and achievements.
Rugby’s Cult Heroes
Leo Cullen – Second Row: Leo Cullen captained Leinster to glory many times as a player. Now their coach, many fans see him as one of Leinster’s best players of all time.
- 4x Pro 14 winner and Rugby Premiership winner
- 3x Heineken Cup winner and European Challenge Cup winner
- Anglo-Welsh Cup winner
- 32 Ireland caps
Andrew Trimble: Andrew Trimble started out as a young prospect but his career was marred by injury. The player he was meant to be did shine through whenever he was fully fit.
- Pro 14 winner
- Played at 2007 and 2011 Rugby World Cups
- Six Nations winner
- Career-best 50 points in a season
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