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<blockquote data-quote="monkeypigeon" data-source="post: 280673"><p>Well I can't remember if Phillipe Sella played Professional rugby (for anymore than 3 years or so) but I'd consider him at centre.</p><p></p><p>I'm slightly surprised I've the first to question Smit at Hooker. Probably a fear of getting one's head bitten off by a saffer.</p><p></p><p>Don't get me wrong, I think he's a great player and one of the greatest captains ever. But how can he be the greatest pro Hooker ever if he got shoved out of his position with South Africa.</p><p></p><p>There's 2 players that I'd suggest as options.</p><p>1. People were searching for French players and didn't think of Raphaél Ibanez? Played rugby for nearly 20 years at a top level and about 90 caps for France. Brilliant player and also a brilliant Captain.</p><p></p><p>2. Maybe it's because I'm Irish but....Keith Wood anyone? How many hookers score 4 tries in a match? How many hookers win the IRB International Player of the Year. How many hookers slide through lovely dropgoals. Great captaining to rival Ibanez and Smith. Often shone as a great player in a rather mediocre Irish squad in a Sergio Parisse like way. Another worthy choice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="monkeypigeon, post: 280673"] Well I can't remember if Phillipe Sella played Professional rugby (for anymore than 3 years or so) but I'd consider him at centre. I'm slightly surprised I've the first to question Smit at Hooker. Probably a fear of getting one's head bitten off by a saffer. Don't get me wrong, I think he's a great player and one of the greatest captains ever. But how can he be the greatest pro Hooker ever if he got shoved out of his position with South Africa. There's 2 players that I'd suggest as options. 1. People were searching for French players and didn't think of Raphaél Ibanez? Played rugby for nearly 20 years at a top level and about 90 caps for France. Brilliant player and also a brilliant Captain. 2. Maybe it's because I'm Irish but....Keith Wood anyone? How many hookers score 4 tries in a match? How many hookers win the IRB International Player of the Year. How many hookers slide through lovely dropgoals. Great captaining to rival Ibanez and Smith. Often shone as a great player in a rather mediocre Irish squad in a Sergio Parisse like way. Another worthy choice. [/QUOTE]
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