Former Flying Fijians wing, Nemani Nadolo was the surprise inclusion alongside a host of All Blacks in rugby's team of the decade chosen by the esteemed Rugby World magazine.
The blockbusting Fijian, who was with the Crusaders from 2014- 2016, played 29 tests and was part of the Fiji Rugby World Cup squad in 2015 and made the cut with eight All Blacks as the cream of the crop from 2010-2019.
All Blacks great Dan Carter is Rugby World's choice for first five-eighth with former team-mate Aaron Smith in the halves.
Nadolo is placed on the right wing with All Blacks Ben Smith at fullback, Ma'a Nonu at second five-eighth, Richie McCaw at openside flanker, Brodie Retallick at lock, Owen Franks at prop, and Keven Mealamu at hooker.
Rugby World's team of the decade:
Ben Smith (New Zealand), Nemani Nadolo (Fiji), Jonathan Davies (Wales), Ma'a Nonu (New Zealand), Bryan Habana (South Africa), Dan Carter (New Zealand), Aaron Smith (New Zealand); David Pocock (Australia), Richie McCaw (New Zealand), Michael Hooper (Australia), Alun Wyn Jones (Wales), Brodie Retallick (New Zealand), Owen Franks (New Zealand), Keven Mealamu (New Zealand), Tendai Mtawarira (South Africa).
[Source: Stuff.Co.NZ]
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