LIST: 10 Most improved rugby players in 2017 - Page 4 of 5 - Ruck

LIST: 10 Most improved rugby players in 2017

7. Joey Carbery (Ireland/Leinster)

He started 2016 playing for Clontarf and finished it with three caps, the first coming against New Zealand in Chicago when he replaced Jonny Sexton with 22 minutes to go and coolly guided his forwards around the field to help Ireland achieve a historic victory over the All Blacks.
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He’s now accumulated, aged 22, doubled his cap total to six but more importantly has established himself in the Leinster team. Definetly one of the most exciting prospects in the world rugby.


8. Damian Penaud (France)

The son of former France international Alain, the 21-year-old has long been talked of as a player to watch and his impressive performances for Clermont and France U20s since 2015 earned him his test debut against South Africa in June.

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The centre immediately repaid Guy Noves’ faith in him with a try in that 37-15 defeat in Durban, as he showcased his pace, impressive step, vision to spot a gap and confidence to back himself at the very highest level.

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