![]() “But, suffice to say, he hasn’t smiled often when I’ve refereed him. When I’ve penalised him and he’s smiled, I know I’d got the decision right! Owens said: “He rarely smiles but has been a terrific player at loose-head prop. He was an architect behind their march to the World Cup semi-finals in 2007, which set the trend ahead of their excellent showing in the 2015 tournament, too.” Loosehead-prop: Gethin Jenkins (Wales) ![]() “Pichot and Felipe Contepomi were the ones who helped transform Argentina into one of the greatest sides in the world. “But I’ve just plumped for Pichot who was a great player for the Pumas and also a great ambassador for the game of rugby in general. Talented, a great guy, he also has a house just up the road from me! Owens said: “I used to love watching Dwayne Peel in his prime as a scrum-half for those few years between 2004-06 with Wales, the Lions and Llanelli. “But for Carter to come back from injury and play as well as he did then is a sign of a special player.” Scrum-half: Agustin Pichot (Argentina) ![]() “Before the 2015 World Cup, some people said he was past his best and wouldn’t make the New Zealand squad for the tournament. Owens said: “There are lots of outside-halves who have been great, but not one who has done it over so many years like Carter. ![]()
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