7. STUART HOGG – Scotland
Two-time British & Irish Lions tourist and back-to-back RBS 6 Nations Player of the Championship winner (2016 and 2017), Hoggy is probably the best player currently to not lift the prize. There’s at least still time for him.
8. SERGIO PARISSE – Italy
A No.8 of great ability, the 6ft 5in Sergio Parisse is not the heftiest player to occupy the back of the scrum at 17st 5lb, but his positional sense in the line-out and flair for getting across the gainline have marked him out as an outstanding player both for club and country. Despite being world-class, playing for the Azzurri has meant he’s never come close to winning the big one.