Scrum-half: Greig Laidlaw (Scotland)
May be off the radar playing in France but he is back to his best as Scotland’s first-choice No 9. Has looked lively all autumn and as reliable as ever kicking for goal to lift that responsibility off half-back partner Finn Russell.
Honourable mentions: Aaron Smith (New Zealand), Kieran Marmion (Ireland)
Prop: STEVEN KITSHOFF (South Africa)
Not the best loosehead prop in the world yet, but he’s heading in the right direction fast. The dynamic Springbok scrummager is also a good carrier.
Honourable mentions: Ben Moon (England), Cian Healy (Ireland)
Hooker: KEN OWENS (Wales)
The seasoned Scarlet has been one of Wales most consistent performers in the last 24 months and he continued that yet again this Autumn. Solid at the lineout and can be devastating in the loose.
Honourable mentions: Rory Best (Ireland), Stuart McInally (Scotland)
Ken Owens of Wales takes on Sam Cane and George Moala of New Zealand.