3. Hamish Watson (Scotland)
- Position: Flanker
- Apps: 18
- Tackles: 260
- Success rate: 97%
In almost a decade of service, the relentless ball carrier and ‘fetcher’ – nicknamed pinball in social media circles for bouncing off tackles in the loose – is one of the most consistent and exciting openside flankers in world rugby.
DID YOU KNOW? The Edinburgh back-rower played for Leicester Tigers academy until the age of 18.