They graced the rugby fields of the world for years with power, pace and confident.

Now a magnificent seven have played in their last Rugby World Cup.

No more will the tournament see the strength of Victor Matfield and Nathan Sharpe, the flair of Shane Williams, the imagination of Brian O’Driscoll, the doggedness of Mario Ledesma, the talent of Mils Muliaina and Nicky Little.

These titans of the sport provided supporters the world over with many magical moments during their memorable RWC careers and they will surely be missed.

But they would be the first to admit that more players like themselves will come along and eventually carve their names into the hearts and minds of rugby fans.
 
O’Driscoll won 117 caps for Ireland, South Africa’s Matfield 110, Wallaby Sharpe 100, All Black Muliaina 100, Wales’s Williams 86, Argentine Ledesma 84 and Fiji’s Little 71.


Story by: Filipe Naikaso