HALFBACKS
9. Antoine Dupont & 10. Romain Ntamack (both France)
Ntamack has not only adjusted to Test rugby but has thrived – more so in 2020. His scrum-half Antoine Dupont looks like the best player in the world right now.
Honourable mentions: Aaron Smith (New Zealand), Finn Russell (Scotland)
FRONT-ROW
1. Steven Kitshoff (South Africa), 2. Jamie George (England) & 3. Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)
Honourable mentions: Mako Vunipola (England), Codie Taylor (New Zealand), Kyle Sinckler (England)