The top five rugby players in the world today have been named - Ruck

The top five rugby players in the world today have been named

The Radio Times have ranked their 10 best rugby players in the world.

Huge names, such a Tom Curry and Finn Russell miss out, with fans baffled by George North’s inclusion at number 10.

Below is RadioTimes list of the best rugby players in the world in 2021.

Do you agree with their somewhat strange selection?

5. Maro Itoje (England)

They said: “The brain and brawn inside England’s pack, Maro Itoje has developed into arguably the best lock in world rugby.

“He is almost impossible to wriggle out of during a maul and can turn over balls in a flash. Still aged just 26, Itoje has plenty of international and domestic rugby ahead of him.”

DID YOU KNOW? So far in his rugby career, he has won four English Premiership titles with Saracens, three European Rugby Champions Cup titles, and three Six Nations Championship titles

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