Picking a Starting XV of the World's Best Players Born in 1991

Thursday, 06 December 2018 at 14:50

bySteven Smith

Searching around the continent, there is an exceptional amount of talent, young and old, plying their trade in the world's toughest leagues.

Just in 1991 alone, there is stiff competition to pick from, but below is a selected XI of the world's best players born in that year. Enjoy...

Fullback: Liam Williams, DOB: 09/04/1991

Try Celebrations for David Strettle of Saracens with Liam Williams of Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Match between Saracens and Gloucester Rugby at Allianz Park, London on September 23. - PHOTO: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK[/caption]

Winger: Waisake Naholo, DOB: 08/05/1991

Waisake Naholo of New Zealand runs with ball - Photo mandatory by-line: Dean Lancaster/Pinnacle - Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 - Mobile:0797 1270 681 - VAT Reg No: 183700120 - 02/10/2015 - SPORT - RUGBY UNION - RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 - POOL C Match 23 - New Zealand v Georgia- Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales.[/caption]

Centre: Manu Tuilagi, DOB: 18/05/1991

Manu Tuilagi of England poses with England Fans during the Quilter International Match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on November 24th 2018, (Photo: Cameron Geran/PPAUK)[/caption]

Centre: Owen Farrell, DOB: 21/05/1991

Owen Farrell of England applauds in the direction of supporters following the Quilter International Match between England and Japan at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on 17th November 2018. [Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK][/caption]

Winger: Andrew Conway, DOB: 11/07/1991

Fly-half: Beauden Barrett, DOB: 27/05/1991

Scrum-half: Sonatane Takulua, DOB: 01/11/1991

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Prop: Mako Vunipola, DOB: 13/01/1991

Hooker: Codie Taylor, DOB: 31/03/1991

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Prop: Scott Sio, DOB: 16/10/1991

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Scott Sio of Australia leaves the field injured during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match between Australia and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on October 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Lee - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)[/caption]

Lock: Brodie Retallick, DOB: 31/05/1991

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Brodie Retallick of the All Blacks carries the ball in a maul during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the South Africa Springboks at Westpac Stadium on September 13, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)[/caption]

Lock: Eben Etzebeth, DOB: 29/10/1991

Tomas Lavanini of Argentina and Eben Etzebeth of South Africa grapple with each other during the Rugby World Cup Bronze Final match between Argentina and South Africa at The Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Oct 30th 2015 in London - Photo mandatory by-line: Graeme Truby/Pinnacle - Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 - Mobile:0797 1270 681 - VAT Reg No: 183700120 - SPORT - International Rugby[/caption]

Flanker: Hamish Watson, DOB: 15/10/1991

Flanker: Michael Hooper, DOB: 29/10/1991

ROSARIO, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 05: Michael Hooper of Australia in action during a match against Argentina in the Rugby Championship 2013 at Gigante de Arroyito stadium on October 05, 2013 in Rosario, Argentina. (Photo by Gabriel Rossi/LatinContent/Getty Images)[/caption]

Number 8: Nathan Hughes, DOB: 10/06/1991

Wasps player Nathan Hughes during the Gallagher Premiership rugby game between Sale Sharks and Wasps at JW Bell Stadium on Sept 22 - PHOTO: Steve Bond/PPAUK[/caption]