Rugby World Cup: The Telegraph's 20 best rugby players in the world

After revealing 80 players over the last four days, The Telegraph is into the top 20 and the final countdown towards who they believe is the best player in the world.

20. Liam Williams (Wales)

19. Finn Russell (Scotland)

18. James Ryan (Ireland)

17. Michael Hooper (Australia)

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Michael Hooper and Rob Simmons of Australia celebrate after winning the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between Argentina and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 25, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

16. Sam Whitelock (New Zealand)

15.Rieko Ioane (New Zealand)

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - SEPTEMBER 30: Sonny Bill Williams and Rieko Ioane of New Zealand celebrate with the trophy after winning a match between New Zealand and Argentina as part of Rugby Championship 2017 at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Gabriel Rossi/Getty Images)

14. Aaron Smith (New Zealand)

13. David Pocock (Australia)

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: David Pocock of Australia celebrates victory after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

12. Ben Smith (New Zealand)

11. Faf de Klerk (South Africa)

Gallagher Man of the Match is Faf de Klerk of Sale Sharks after the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks at The Recreation Ground on December 2nd 2018, Bath, England (Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK)

10. Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)

9. Maro Itoje (England)

8. Johnny Sexton (Ireland)

Johnny Sexton of Ireland celebrates after the six Nations Championship match, between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium, London , UK, on the 17th March 2017. (Photo:Dean Lancaster/PPAUK)

7. Jonathan Davies (Wales)

6. Billy Vunipola (England)

Billy Vunipola of Saracens looks dejected after losing during the Aviva Premiership Semi Final Match between Exeter Chiefs and Saracens at Sandy Park, Exeter, Devon on May 20. - PHOTO: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

5. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)

Alun Wyn Jones, Captain of Wales Rugby tells his players to remain focused during the Guinness Six Nations Championship match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on February 23, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

4. Mako Vunipola (England)

Mako Vunipola of England takes part in a training session during England Rugby Media Access at Pennyhill Park Hotel on August 23, 2019, Bagshot, England. (Photo by Phil Mingo/PPAUK)

3. Owen Farrell (England)

Owen Farrell, Captain of England Rugby gets very vocal during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on the 16th March 2019. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK.

2. Brodie Retallick (New Zealand)

1. Beauden Barrett (New Zealand)

Try scored by Beauden Barrett of New Zealand during the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on Oct 31st 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