2. Richie McCaw (New Zealand)
Former New Zealand rugby union player and one of the most accomplished captains in the history of the sport.
As an openside flanker, McCaw was known for his exceptional skills at the breakdown and his unmatched work rate. Led the All Blacks to victory in the Rugby World Cups of 2011 and 2015.
Johnson said: “Just the way he carried himself and the way he spoke to his players, it had a big influence on players around him. A legend of the game,”
1. Jonah Lomu (New Zealand)
The late New Zealand rugby legend and one of the sport’s greatest players. A powerhouse winger with remarkable speed and strength.
Known for his incredible performances in the Rugby World Cup, Lomu left an indelible mark on the game and became a global sporting icon.
Johnson said: “A guy like Jonah Lomu could do things that nobody could do and change games. Nobody else on the field would have scored that try and they went on to win the game. But even he needed his teammates… sometimes he didn’t.
“Seeing him live and in the flesh was something else,”
