Antoine Dupont is the world’s best player. That’s according to the new issue of Rugby World magazine, which features our biennial countdown of the 100 best players in the world right now.
Looking at their list, a team of the 15 best players in the world does not match the team announced by World Rugby on Wednesday.
Check out how their team would look, which includes their rank in the Rugby World Top 100 Players.
#BACK-THREE:
- 15. Beauden Barrett (New Zealand), ranked #14
- 14. Josh Adams (Wales), #20
- 11. Cheslin Kolbe (South Africa), #8
#CENTRES:
- 13. Lukhanyo Am (South Africa), #7
- 12. Jerry Tuwai (Fiji Sevens), #16
#HALFBACKS:
- 10. Richie Mo'unga (New Zealand), #15
- 9. Antoine Dupont (France), #1
#FRONT-ROW:
- 1. Cyril Baille (France), #35
- 2. Julian Marchand (France), #22
- 3. Taniela Tupou (Australia), #5
#SECOND-ROW:
- 4. Maro Itoje (England), #3
- 5. Sam Whitelock (New Zealand), #10
Maro Itoje of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#BACK-ROW:
- 6. Tom Curry (England), #9
- 7. Michael Hooper (Australia), #4
- 8. Ardie Savea (New Zealand), #2
Tom Curry of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
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