A legendary All Black has sparked a debate among rugby enthusiasts by naming his top drop-goal kickers of all time. In a recent podcast appearance, Stephen Donald, the All Blacks' World Cup hero, revealed his top three, but the real controversy lies in who he left out.
Donald's list includes Morne Steyn, the former Springbok, at the top spot, followed by England's own Jonny Wilkinson. But here's where it gets interesting: he places George Ford, the English playmaker, at number three. Ford's performance in the recent England-All Blacks match, where he slotted two drop goals in quick succession, was a game-changer, according to Donald.
But Donald also believes there's another legend who deserves a mention - Joel Stransky, the South African who broke many a Kiwi heart with his drop-goal in the 1995 World Cup.
"He did it on the biggest stage," Donald said, highlighting Stransky's iconic moment.
And this is the part most people miss: Donald's list is not just about who can kick the ball the furthest or with the most accuracy. It's about the ability to strike the ball cleanly under immense pressure.
So, who do you think deserves the top spot? Is it the consistency of Morne Steyn, the iconic status of Jonny Wilkinson, or the match-winning heroics of George Ford? And what about Joel Stransky - does he deserve a place in the top three?
Let's discuss in the comments and see if we can settle this debate once and for all!
