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Paul O’Connell did not hesitate when naming his toughest ever opponent

#4. Jerry Collins

Position: Flanker

Country: New Zealand

Caps: 48

O’Connell said: “He’d just destroy people!”

#5. Bakkies Botha

Position: Lock

Country: South Africa

Caps: 85

This man was a force to be reckoned with as the second row enforcer for South Africa’s 2007 World Cup winning team. He went on to cap off his career by securing three European Cup victories with Toulon.

DID YOU KNOW? Botha is regularly listed in ‘greatest ever’ sides, and coach Bernard Laporte said he was the greatest player he ever coached