Flanker: PETER O’MAHONY (Ireland)
Inspirational. The Munster blindside is not the biggest or the fastest but his ball radar is exceptional and he is fearless as he showed against New Zealand.
Honourable mentions: Mark Wilson (England), Michael Leitch (Japan)
Flanker: JUSTIN TIPURIC (Wales)
His versatility and dynamism have shone throughout the Autumn as Warren Gatland continues to experiment ahead of the Rugby World Cup next year.
Honourable mentions: Sam Underhill (England), Ardie Savea (New Zealand)
Number 8: CJ STANDER (Ireland)
Honourable mentions: Duane Vermeulen (South Africa), Kieran Read (New Zealand)
