Wallaby Team of the Decade

To celebrate 10 years of professional rugby union, Australian Rugby celebrated the occasion with the announcement in 2005 of the Wallaby Team of the Decade. A Judging panel of 30 journalists and commentators voted on a starting XV and a bench, with 6 players (in italics below) being unanimous selections, the rest being selected in their respective positions.

The only five Australian players to have won 2 Rugby World Cups (1991 & 1999) have all been selected: Phil Kearns, John Eales, Tim Horan, Jason Little and Dan Crowley.

As of August 2015, George Smith is the only player still active.

Team

Wallaby Team of the Decade
1. Richard Harry
Loosehead Prop
2. Phil Kearns
Hooker
3. Andrew Blades
Tighthead Prop
4. David Giffin
Lock
5. John Eales (c)
Lock
6. Owen Finegan
Blindside Flanker
8. Toutai Kefu
Number 8
7. George Smith
Openside Flanker
 
9. George Gregan
Scrum Half
10. Stephen Larkham
Fly-half
12. Tim Horan
Inside Centre
13. Jason Little
Outside Centre
11. Joe Roff
Left Wing
14. Ben Tune
Right Wing
15. Matthew Burke
Fullback
Reserves: 16. Jeremy Paul, 17. Dan Crowley, 18. Nathan Sharpe, 19. Phil Waugh, 20. Chris Whitaker, 21. Dan Herbert, 22. Lote Tuqiri
Coach: Rod Macqueen

External links

  • Australian Rugby Website, Wallabies Team of the Decade
  • Press Release - Australian Rugby
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