Brodie Retallick

New Zealand's most capped lock and one of the finest lineout operators in rugby history, a physical and intelligent player who has anchored the All Blacks' set-piece for well over a decade.

Brodie Retallick is a New Zealand lock and one of the finest second rows in world rugby history. World Rugby Player of the Year in 2014, his combination of exceptional lineout work, dominant scrummaging, and extraordinary dynamic ball-carrying make him the template for the modern lock. His consistency across over 100 Tests for the All Blacks has earned him widespread recognition as the benchmark for the position.