10. Terry Kennedy (Ireland)
The 2022 World Rugby Sevens player of the year was lighting up the pitch in Paris, and ushered on choruses of the Cranberries’ hit ‘Zombie’ after each Irish win. ‘TK’ entered the Games riding a wave of momentum across the Irish sea, having already scored 32 tries in the 2023/24 HSBC SVNS series, and ended the league as the top try scorer. Kennedy contributed an additional three tries at the Paris games, and was more often than not involved in the build up to his teammates’ scores.
11. Luciano Gonzalez Rizzoni (Argentina)
The bleach blonde dynamo had all eyes on him before he’d even played a minute at the Stade de France, as Argentina received a frosty reception from the fans in Paris. Luciano Gonzalez Rizzoni took the boos in his stride, with his on-field performances elevated from the hostile atmosphere towards Los Pumas. The fiery wing scored the match-winner against the USA, to take his side through to the 5th vs 6th place off against New Zealand.
12. Aaron Grandidier Nkanang (France)
Rounding off our team for 2024 Paris Olympics, is the man who scored the crucial try, which took France to the Gold Medal Final. Aaron Grandidier Nkanang was not the best known figure in French rugby ahead of the games, with brief appearence at Brive being his early career in the Pro D2. However, with a gold medal around his neck and four tries to his name at the Games, France’s joint top-scorer could well be fighting away offers from the Top 14, ahead of the new season.