#2. Finn Russell
Russell is a polarizing figure in rugby. While some admire his flair, critics argue that his decision-making often lets him down. He’s frequently labeled as overrated, with some even describing him as “mercurial” in a way that implies he’s primarily overrated by himself.
One fan wrote: “He must be the most overrated rugby player you will ever see.”
A second said: “Russell is the most overrated player in world rugby. Always nice to see some flare but his decision making 80% of the time is awful.”
Another commented: “Russell is “mercurial”, which is the French for “overrated, primarily by the player himself”
#1. Sergio Parisse (Italy)
“Going to be controversial but Sergio Parisse. Sure he had fantastic skills but he was a show pony and not a work horse and people often overlooked this. He looked fantastic for Italy but that was because he was allowed to do all the flashy stuff but was mediocre in other areas.”
“I think Parisse got a lot of credit just for being a leader and a quality player in a poor Italy side and was never rated by anyone as anywhere near world class”
“Consistently made world xv teams on scant evidence.”
“Never has a cliche ever fit a player more than overrated show pony for Sergio Parisse”