4. Ethan Dumortier – France
The Lyon winger was not a one-match wonder in the Six Nations, as he put on a show for Les Bleus almost every time he got the ball. The latest edition to an increasingly dangerous France team, Dumortier’s presence will boost French hopes for a Rugby World Cup triumph on home soil.
At just 22-years-old, Dumortier is excelling at break-neck speeds. Making just one cap for France before the 2023 Six Nations, the electric winger plays with fearless abandon and an ‘I’ll do it myself’ mentality. He marked his first ever Six Nations appearance with a try against Italy, in what turned out to be a key score as the Azzurri fought back valiantly.
Dumortier’s showcase try was against Scotland, as the winger intercepted Finn Russell’s wayward pass, and put on the afterburners along the left wing. The broadcasting camera struggled to keep up with Dumortier’s pace, as he shot out like a rocket, in what also proved to be a crucial score against Scotland, with Gregor Townsend’s men forging a second half comeback.
The perfect addition to the France back-three, saw Dumortier link up with Damien Penaud and Thomas Ramos to run riot at Twickenham. England fans will long remember the 2023 meeting with France, as they received their heaviest ever defeat at home, with Dumortier pivotal to England’s collapse.