The countdown of the Otago Daily Times' greatest players in the history of the All Blacks continues. Today, Nos 15-11.
No 15 ZINZAN BROOKE
Position: Loose forward.
Era: 1987-97.
All Blacks: 100 matches (58 tests).
His story: Few All Blacks were as skilled as Zinny. He had size speed, ball skills - and he could even kick a drop goal.
No 14 MAURICE BROWNLIE
Position: Loose forward.
Era:1922-28.
All Blacks: 61 matches (8 tests).
His story: One of three Brownlie brothers to play for the All Blacks. Maurice Brownlie was a massive man for his era and was a dominant presence on the field.
No 13 CHRISTIAN CULLEN
Position: Fullback.
Era: 1996-2002.
All Blacks: 60 matches (58 tests).
His story: Cullen was poetry in motion, a dazzling runner who set new standards for attacking brilliance. Had a then record 46 test tries when his career ended.
No 12 BOB SCOTT
Position: Fullback.
Era: 1946-54.
All Blacks: 52 matches (17 tests).
His story: A fine all-round talent at the back. Was quick, elusive and intelligent, could land tricky goal kicks, and always seemed to make the right decision.
No 11 BRIAN LOCHORE
Position: No8/lock.
Era:1963-71.
All Blacks:68 matches (24 tests).
His story: There was a mana to Lochore that few All Blacks before or since have equalled. Also a vigorous, skilled forward and an outstanding captain.
