We all know how they look now, but how could you recognise some of rugby union's top players from when they went viral online earlier in their careers?
1. Stuart Hogg
The current Scotland captain made his debut for Hawick YM at the Berwick 7s in the Scottish Borders, and it was plain to see that this youngster was going to go on to have an amazing career. This is the first filmed footage of the Scottish and British & Irish Lions star full back.
2. Manu Tuilagi
The incredible footage comes from the 2009 Daily Mail Vase final played at Twickenham in front of his whole school. It’s clear to see that the England centre was already a cut above the rest.
3. George North
The British and Irish Lions star was clearly head and shoulders above the rest as a teenager – in every sense of the word!
4. Quade Cooper
This video shows a 17-year-old Quade Cooper tearing up against other young players for his school. Check out how incredible his sizzling sidestep is even at this young age!
5. Tom Youngs
The future England and Leicester Tigers hooker was a back in his younger days? The more you know.
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- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
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