This is a team with multiple RWC winners, multiple Champions Cup winners, and a few of players who are considered the best in the world right now. Think your bias is showing and you don't know what you are talking about.
@@nico-qd9jz Are you young? Did you watch any of that era when Saracens won three Champions Cups and many of their players won the European player of the year? The Toulouse team is magnificent, of course. A lot of arrogance and bias here though. We are talking a team of multiple RWC winners, Champions Cup winners, European players of the year. If you cannot see that this is a great team, then you just don't know rugby. Simple as that.
Really enjoyed that lads. Loved the choice of Semi Radradra although it did give this Kiwi Salisbury domiciled Bristol Bears fan a reminder of a game that he would of rather forgotten about. Semi is a great selection and his play with Salesi Piutau was amazing to watch . With respect not sure if i agree that the end result of the Quins game was a coaching issue though. As a kiwi i would have loved to have seen a few ABs in this squad but unlike some of the keyboard warrior comments on this page I aren't going to throw my toys out of the pram.
This is based on who he has played with and/or against, so of course it would contain a bunch of Saracens players, especially as they have been one of the best clubs teams in the world during the last decade, winning three Champions Cups and multiple titles, and having multiple European players of the year.
watched Brad Barritt come through the ranks at the Sharks in Durban, loved the way he played, was sad when he left for the UK, but there is no doubt in my mind that there are many better 12's around...just having watched Esterhuizen play for the Sharks too...he's levels above, and he can't even get a spot in the Bok team...so many great centres, but Barritt for me was just good.
In contrary to some brainless comments on here, Mako Vunipola from 2016-19 was an absolute force of nature in the loose and steady in the scrum (not as bad as others would have you believe) and that is why he was the best in his position for a good period of time 👍
PSDT is also a lock. He's the same as Lawes. A player who started at lock and shifted to blindside. You could have it either way, but since Lawes has a preference for flank then, I dont have an issue with the way Earl chose it
Do you not watch much rugby? Lawes hasn't been a second row for many, many years. He switched to back row for some of the very best years of his career.
Is that some sort of Premiership only players rankings ? Because taking Jamie George over Sheehan, Mauvaka or Marx, or De Klerk instead of Dupont ? ( there are other questionable ons but I'll leave it at that ) Really ??? LOL
It’s his team who he’s played with/against, wouldnt it boring if everyone picked the best players in the world at this point, then everyone’s team would be the same? it’s about the selected players peaks and what they brought to the team.
Well he said he couldn't think of a better thrower for George. Dylan heartily for one just for England. George has messed up more try scoring line outs than any other top hooker. And when you consider he largely throws to his club mates too it's even worse
He's a good player is Jamie George, he's proven that obviously. But if there is one thing he cant do, it's run. He looks like he's walking in treacle or wearing lead boots whenever he tries to run. Personally I think Cowan-Dickie is stronger, quicker, fitter and more of an all rounder. Credit to Jamie for taking Theo Dan under his wing and helping him develop though.
I think it goes without saying that we are talking peak level for each player. Jamie George has done it all. Current England captain closing in on 100 caps. British and Irish Lion. Ridiculous amount of honours both team related and personal. Cowan-Dickie, not so much.
@@notmcgreo764 England captain. Close to 100 caps for England. British and Irish Lion. Massive team and personal honours. What has Cowan-Dickie done in comparison?
This is the biggest load of rubbish I have ever watched. With the exception of the South Africans and Penaud, not a single other player would have made a Springbok, All Black or French team. I think the Stormers and Toulouse would murder this team. How can you pick an ultimate team without a single All Black. He typifies English rugby - delusions of adequacy.
Many of these English players have been European players or the year multiple six nations winners multiple champions cups winners and world cup finalists. To think that the stormers and Toulouse woupd murder a team built up of a Saracens team that dominated the champions cup is delusional
@@rianpp3696 yes both world cup wins since he joined Sale. First one when he was at Sale. He played his best rugby when he was at Sale. He was nominated for World Player of the Year in 2018, when he was at Sale. Not when he was at the Lions or in Japan
@@TheMintedAero1993 you never regularly watched that Lions team he played for, did you? I'm sorry, but just no way I can agree...he was sensational for the Lions, and just continued that form for Sale.
I think he had too many knocks to the head to give an objective opinion. If you want to take this podcast seriously, get people you can give an unbiased view. No AB’s or Dupont and this coming from an Irishman.
Well, from an Englishman, to make an easy point, a team is clearly more likely to win if it has Bundee Aki at 12 than Brad Barritt. He's solidified Ireland's midfield exceptionally well.
Ben Earls played v SA, more than NZ - plus they met in 2023 WC semi-final Faf de Klerk played weekly in Prem for SALE SHARKS - Ben Earls not played v A Dupont much
1. This is based on who he has played with and/or against. 2. England does pretty well competing against the top teams. Last two RWCs, runners-up and 3rd place. Equalled New Zealand’s 18-match winning streak between 2015 and 2017. Those are just some recent achievements. How about when they were RWC winners in 2003? 3. This is a team with multiple RWC winners, multiple Champions Cup winners, and a few of players who are considered the best in the world right now. Showing your lack of rugby knowledge mate.
@@PaulSarries England barely scored any tries stumbled into the knockout got dealt with, go catch a few beats gets praised for a heroic loss, yes buddy im definitely not confused about 🌹
Springboks will put 30 points on this team.... No Malcolm Marx, Etzebeth etc... (comment coming from a South Afriacn.. lol). Barret... really.. Do rate Earl highly though (as a player, not as a selector..)
Lol you have to be in la la land. I've seen the boks lose to a terrible england and just beat them on most match ups. When england aren't even top 5 in the world. You have to be delusional as h3ll
Am I seeing this right? Not a single All Black in an all time 15? You do realize they are the best nation to ever play the game? Brad Barritt? ROFL! I understand now why English rugby is rubbish coz obviously they're clueless!
Best nation to play the game? Try the 3rd world country that isn't a rich pampered nanny state, that will win 3 world cups in a row soon, that has a better record than the abs in the 20th century. Id say at this point, SA and nz are tied for greatest rugby nations in world, and next world cup is decider😂
This is based on who he has played with and/or against. Also, All Blacks the best to play the game? How many RWCs do you have? How many do South Africa have? Hmmm.
Bullshit. This coming from a Springboks fan is laughable. You guys are not only the worst losers in world rugby (it was all down to the ref!) but also the worst winners! You still complain even when you win. The Springboks are a beautiful rugby team. Shame the fans spoil it for them.
There's plenty of footage of Farrell shaking hands with Bok players after the game 😂😂😂 I get you dont like him for whatever reason but why lie about it.
That Owen farrell pass to set Daly up into the corner for the winner against Wales a few years back was a work of art. (Just so everyone knows! 😅)
This team would destroy any opposition ? In which championship, please (because obviously not in Top 14...) ?
This is a team with multiple RWC winners, multiple Champions Cup winners, and a few of players who are considered the best in the world right now. Think your bias is showing and you don't know what you are talking about.
@@PaulSarries lol, the Toulouse team 2024 would beat his team
@@nico-qd9jz Are you young? Did you watch any of that era when Saracens won three Champions Cups and many of their players won the European player of the year?
The Toulouse team is magnificent, of course. A lot of arrogance and bias here though. We are talking a team of multiple RWC winners, Champions Cup winners, European players of the year.
If you cannot see that this is a great team, then you just don't know rugby. Simple as that.
Really enjoyed that lads. Loved the choice of Semi Radradra although it did give this Kiwi Salisbury domiciled Bristol Bears fan a reminder of a game that he would of rather forgotten about. Semi is a great selection and his play with Salesi Piutau was amazing to watch . With respect not sure if i agree that the end result of the Quins game was a coaching issue though. As a kiwi i would have loved to have seen a few ABs in this squad but unlike some of the keyboard warrior comments on this page I aren't going to throw my toys out of the pram.
does he know he can pick outside of sarries
This is based on who he has played with and/or against, so of course it would contain a bunch of Saracens players, especially as they have been one of the best clubs teams in the world during the last decade, winning three Champions Cups and multiple titles, and having multiple European players of the year.
That was a great interview.
stop the lies
Yeah, I really enjoyed it.
watched Brad Barritt come through the ranks at the Sharks in Durban, loved the way he played, was sad when he left for the UK, but there is no doubt in my mind that there are many better 12's around...just having watched Esterhuizen play for the Sharks too...he's levels above, and he can't even get a spot in the Bok team...so many great centres, but Barritt for me was just good.
In contrary to some brainless comments on here, Mako Vunipola from 2016-19 was an absolute force of nature in the loose and steady in the scrum (not as bad as others would have you believe) and that is why he was the best in his position for a good period of time 👍
Nonsense!! Nche And Before Nche there Were Many Others Better Than Vunipola!
If only he was English.
great program, keep them coming
Courtney Lawes, who is a second row at back row and PSDT in the row? Don’t get why you’d not do it in reverse
Especially as psdt is a typical blindside, just that south africa blindsides wear the number 7 🤷♂️
Lawes played 6 more than lock and he's a bit lightweight for a lock.
PSDT is also a lock. He's the same as Lawes. A player who started at lock and shifted to blindside. You could have it either way, but since Lawes has a preference for flank then, I dont have an issue with the way Earl chose it
@@ryanberelowitz7464 Exactly.
Do you not watch much rugby? Lawes hasn't been a second row for many, many years. He switched to back row for some of the very best years of his career.
Never been so early! Notifications doing wonders 🙏
The team is made up of players Ben Earl has played with or against....
Either he lacks experience or judgement.
That’s the point of these XVs is with/against
Is that some sort of Premiership only players rankings ?
Because taking Jamie George over Sheehan, Mauvaka or Marx, or De Klerk instead of Dupont ? ( there are other questionable ons but I'll leave it at that )
Really ??? LOL
It’s his team who he’s played with/against, wouldnt it boring if everyone picked the best players in the world at this point, then everyone’s team would be the same? it’s about the selected players peaks and what they brought to the team.
the premiership is at an all time low and this is a marketing scheme to lure people in
@@rastagorilla Exactly. Glad someone gets it.
pay attention and you may understand what's going on with these selections
Well he said he couldn't think of a better thrower for George. Dylan heartily for one just for England. George has messed up more try scoring line outs than any other top hooker. And when you consider he largely throws to his club mates too it's even worse
Mako was a poor man’s Gethin Jenkins
He's a good player is Jamie George, he's proven that obviously. But if there is one thing he cant do, it's run. He looks like he's walking in treacle or wearing lead boots whenever he tries to run. Personally I think Cowan-Dickie is stronger, quicker, fitter and more of an all rounder. Credit to Jamie for taking Theo Dan under his wing and helping him develop though.
I think cowen-dickie is class and better than George.
The only problem is our Lineout goes to shit whenever Jamie isn’t on the pitch
He was a good runner when he first came on the scene had a good turn of pace for a front row
I think it goes without saying that we are talking peak level for each player.
Jamie George has done it all. Current England captain closing in on 100 caps. British and Irish Lion. Ridiculous amount of honours both team related and personal. Cowan-Dickie, not so much.
@@notmcgreo764 England captain. Close to 100 caps for England. British and Irish Lion. Massive team and personal honours. What has Cowan-Dickie done in comparison?
If 9-points Itoje is your best lock, your judgement is not worth consideration.
Good plug for your book in the background
Mako COULD do anything, except hold up the scrum against decent opposition.
This is the biggest load of rubbish I have ever watched. With the exception of the South Africans and Penaud, not a single other player would have made a Springbok, All Black or French team. I think the Stormers and Toulouse would murder this team. How can you pick an ultimate team without a single All Black. He typifies English rugby - delusions of adequacy.
Calm down Pete. As mentioned by Danny. They’re Ben’s opinion of the best players he’s played with or against. Relax mate.
Many of these English players have been European players or the year multiple six nations winners multiple champions cups winners and world cup finalists. To think that the stormers and Toulouse woupd murder a team built up of a Saracens team that dominated the champions cup is delusional
Ben Earls played v SA, more than NZ - plus they met in 2023 WC semi-final
Itoje v Etzebeth, any AB or Frenchie would play against Itoje every time.
Stopped watching when I saw Mako Vunipola made the team
0:12 thank you for this ima stop right here
In his prime he was outstanding
Tell me you know nothing about rugby without telling me you know nothing about rugby.
@@Sbu_Phakathwayo Except you didn't, I presume... or maybe that's why you made the dumb comment above.
3x Six Nations (1 grand slam), 3x European Cup and 4x Prem winner. Can't name many better CVs
Good game yesterday, Mr. Care.
Jamie George wow there’s a pick thats hard to stand by.
🤣
8:28 Who's Aaron Reed? 😆
He's Kieran Smith's brother
@@tobyhart 🤣🤣🤣
Lost Me At No 1. The Best Loose Head On The Planet Is Nche By A Country Mile. Whilst Typing He Pick George At 2....!!! 😂😂
It’s players he’s played with or against. Thanks Andre
You played really well yesterday I was watching it from twikkerham and I was amazed at the scored that came out of that game
Where is Twikkerham?
@@PaulSarries Allianz* stadium 🤣🤣
Faf de Klerk took the Lions to Super Rugby finals, and single handedly beat Ireland in the 2016 series. But hey, apparently Sale was his moment.
Yes he did do that but he also got dropped, improved and rounded out his game at Sale and came back in to South Africa much improved
@ He only got dropped because he was leaving.
And he won a RWC twice 😅
@@rianpp3696 yes both world cup wins since he joined Sale. First one when he was at Sale. He played his best rugby when he was at Sale.
He was nominated for World Player of the Year in 2018, when he was at Sale. Not when he was at the Lions or in Japan
@@TheMintedAero1993 you never regularly watched that Lions team he played for, did you? I'm sorry, but just no way I can agree...he was sensational for the Lions, and just continued that form for Sale.
A team with 6 english players wouldn't destroy anyone😅
Mako was a poor man's gethin Jenkins
6N Grand Slam winner, repeated European & Prem titles, countless int caps, 2 x British Lions tours…useless. 🤯🤯
@DannyCareYT couldn't keep up a scrum, good player not a great player
@DannyCareYT plus one player doesn't make a team
Is this just a team of players he likes?
Yes, that was pretty much it. This is based on who he has played with and/or against.
Du Randt
Schmidt
Hayman
Etzebeth
Whitelock
Kaino
McCaw
Pocock
Dupont
Carter
Lomu
Nonu
ODriscoll
Habana
Cullen
Simple as that
Read the brief mate . He is picking players that he played with or against. Although as a kiwi i like your selection
If you have someone contributing, they need to be on the screen.
I think he had too many knocks to the head to give an objective opinion. If you want to take this podcast seriously, get people you can give an unbiased view. No AB’s or Dupont and this coming from an Irishman.
Well, from an Englishman, to make an easy point, a team is clearly more likely to win if it has Bundee Aki at 12 than Brad Barritt. He's solidified Ireland's midfield exceptionally well.
Ben Earls played v SA, more than NZ - plus they met in 2023 WC semi-final
Faf de Klerk played weekly in Prem for SALE SHARKS - Ben Earls not played v A Dupont much
Did he choose 6 English? Bless him, what else can I say!
Don’t be salty John. It’s his opinion.
@@DannyCareYT And I expressed my opinion, so ditto to you!
No irish no all blacks one french player ,
No thanks ,
Earls a fine player 7 /10
His team 4/10
Ben Earls played v SA, more than NZ - plus they met in 2023 WC semi-final
Jamie George lollllllllllll common
Brad Barritt. Nah, that’s ur SARRIES bias showing.
Manu Tuilagi 12 surely?
When you have played against the Bok & ARG, NZ front rows, and choose Mako as your first pick.
Probably why his opinion and insight is valuable.
dont agree with de klerc over du pont or jamie george over cowan-dickie
It's not your list though, is it mate? This is based on who Ben Earl has played with and/or against. It is his list.
Just pick Malcolm Marx, destroys England every game
Not he can see past sarries
if this is an English take in on best 15, then it's probably why England will never compete with the top teams
Define top team plz
1. This is based on who he has played with and/or against.
2. England does pretty well competing against the top teams. Last two RWCs, runners-up and 3rd place. Equalled New Zealand’s 18-match winning streak between 2015 and 2017. Those are just some recent achievements. How about when they were RWC winners in 2003?
3. This is a team with multiple RWC winners, multiple Champions Cup winners, and a few of players who are considered the best in the world right now.
Showing your lack of rugby knowledge mate.
not too bright are you
@@PaulSarries England barely scored any tries stumbled into the knockout got dealt with, go catch a few beats gets praised for a heroic loss, yes buddy im definitely not confused about 🌹
@@JoseStev Scotland lol
Six valentini or visper would be insane for that pack instead of laws
Lawes has accomplished a lot more than Valentini.
Springboks will put 30 points on this team.... No Malcolm Marx, Etzebeth etc... (comment coming from a South Afriacn.. lol). Barret... really.. Do rate Earl highly though (as a player, not as a selector..)
Lol you have to be in la la land. I've seen the boks lose to a terrible england and just beat them on most match ups. When england aren't even top 5 in the world.
You have to be delusional as h3ll
Maro Itoje is an awesome player?
Makes sense Ben Earl puts his ENG/SARRIES team-mate Itoje > Etzebeth.
Earls still picked 5 Saffas…
Am I seeing this right? Not a single All Black in an all time 15? You do realize they are the best nation to ever play the game? Brad Barritt? ROFL! I understand now why English rugby is rubbish coz obviously they're clueless!
It's not an all time 15 but the best 15 in which Earl has played with or against
Best nation to play the game? Try the 3rd world country that isn't a rich pampered nanny state, that will win 3 world cups in a row soon, that has a better record than the abs in the 20th century. Id say at this point, SA and nz are tied for greatest rugby nations in world, and next world cup is decider😂
This is based on who he has played with and/or against.
Also, All Blacks the best to play the game? How many RWCs do you have? How many do South Africa have? Hmmm.
@@ayewgueye006 Amazing how many people have missed this!
@@hospagalief Springboks 4, All Blacks 3. Think that shows who is the best rugby nation mate.
So it’s just players he knows? Not THE ULTIMATE 15 clearly. Decent player, not sure he’d make it as a coach looking at quite a few selections here.
Pick a team of players that you will never play against again 😂😂😂
Owen Farrel is a bad loser. When they lost against the Springboks in 2019 he refused to shake hands with the opposition.
Bullshit.
This coming from a Springboks fan is laughable. You guys are not only the worst losers in world rugby (it was all down to the ref!) but also the worst winners! You still complain even when you win.
The Springboks are a beautiful rugby team. Shame the fans spoil it for them.
There's plenty of footage of Farrell shaking hands with Bok players after the game 😂😂😂
I get you dont like him for whatever reason but why lie about it.
@@PaulSarriesdon't let a few online fans get in the way what a real Book fan is
No, not really.
This team is a joke 😂 Mako, Jamie, Barrit, Goode??? Lawes over Dutoit on the blindside is madness
Having looked down my list of people, whose opinions I respect, I can’t find you anywhere 🤷🏻♂️
@ After going through mine, I got you down as a nobhead
Prime Mako was easily the best loosehead in the world for a couple of years
You obviously didn't watch Alex Goode in his prime either
Another one who knows nothing about rugby.
Those players you picked won multiple Champions Cups and got European player of the year awards.
So posh
Owen farrell 😂
One of the greatest players to play the game. Why is that funny?
OMG what bullshit picks....NOT worth even making any other comment.
imagine calling yourself rigsy
Imagine calling yourself rory4016.
He's entitled to an opinion, sadly that's where it remains..
Sorry but what a load of crap😱
How can it be? Ben has generated a team from the best players he’s played WITH or AGAINST…