20-11: Consistent Performers and Emerging Talents
Tadhg Furlong (20) is one of the best tightheads in the world, known for his surprising agility and technical prowess.
Australia’s Will Skelton (19) brings brute force and an imposing presence, enhancing the Wallabies’ forward pack.
Scotland’s Finn Russell (18) continues to impress with his mercurial talent, coupled with newfound consistency.
Ireland’s Josh van der Flier (17), once World Player of the Year, is a tireless worker in the back row. South Africa’s Ox Nche (16) is a prop who has consistently troubled opposing tightheads with his powerful scrummaging.
At 15, Maro Itoje remains England’s defensive lynchpin, vital for their successes. Richie Mo’unga (14) may no longer be with the All Blacks, but his influence as one of the world’s top fly-halves is still felt.
Ireland’s trio of Bundee Aki (13), Jamison Gibson-Park (12), and Hugo Keenan (11) have been pivotal to their national side’s tactics, with Aki’s power in the midfield, Gibson-Park’s quick distribution, and Keenan’s reliability at full-back.