That's a load of shit. Call Giteau, Mortlock, Barnes, Hynes all shit? There's so many players more too. George Smith is still the best 7 in the world IMO as well.
Need to move this convo to the new thread...but: Giteau = overrated Mortlock = over the hill Barnes = overrated Hynes = overrated Smith is great, but isn't as good as McCaw
What!? You can't sign no more haha. Joking. I rate Giteau highly and Barnes, but admitted Mortlock is past his best.
Giteau is best at 12. He's fantastic in a dominating squad and can stand out in a losing team (so he's class) but is most effective at 12, especially with a player like Larkham inside him. And McCaw is on a 'cheat' as much as any 7 worth his salt.
England forward pack of 2003 anyone? Also, Robbie Deans can **** off and live in Australia for all I care, the fewer Cantabrians in NZ the better.