We’ve put together a top 30 list of players from across the world that have shown great talent and potential that makes them ones to watch this year.
Some have already established themselves as household names thanks to appearances against the Lions and in recent Autumn Internationals but all will be hoping to reach higher levels in 2018 and we certainly see bright futures ahead for the players shortlisted below.
1. Marcus Smith
18 years old | Fly-half | Harlequins | England
2. Jordan Larmour
20 years old | Wing | Leinster | Ireland
3. Asafo Aumua
20 years old | Hooker | Hurricanes | NZ
4. Taniela Tupou
21 years old | Prop | Reds | Australia
5. Matthieu Jalibert
19 years old | Fly-half | Bordeaux | France
6. Jacob Stockdale
21 years old | Utility back | Ulster | Ireland
7. Dan Jones
22 years old | Fly-half | Scarlets | Wales
8. Calvin Nash
20 years old | Wing | Munster | Ireland
9. Joshua Adams
22 years old | Wing | Worcester | Wales
10. Ollie Thorley
21 years old | Centre | Gloucester | England
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