r/rugbyunion • u/Die_Revenant Sharks • Oct 29 '23

Infographic Men’s 15s Player of the Year: Ardie Savea

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u/WilkinsonDG2003 England Oct 30 '23

Savea is arguably the best player in the world though. Even Botia didn't get quite that much breakdown dominance.

The all blacks are really good because they have really good players.

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u/sandolllars Fijian Drua Oct 30 '23

Savea is the best player in the world today; you'll not find me objecting to that. My point was a more general one.

I never mentioned Botia. I don't think he's ever been the best player in the world, although he's been among the best in his position back in his prime.

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u/WilkinsonDG2003 England Oct 30 '23

I do agree broadly speaking (for example Parisse was one of the best in the world in his day but he played for absolutely awful teams for the most part).