Five Ireland players make the cut for the Guardian's team of the Autumn Internationals but fine talents have been on display from Fiji and Japan too.
15) Damian McKenzie (New Zealand)
14) Joe Cokanasiga (England)
"Early days but has already made a serious impression at Twickenham. Along with Fiji’s Josua Tuisova, he could go on to cause serious damage at the 2019 World Cup."
13) Garry Ringrose (Ireland)
12) Semi Radradra (Fiji)
11) Jacob Stockdale (Ireland)
10) Johnny Sexton (Ireland)
"Now officially world player of the year and deservedly so. Ireland and Leinster have won everything that matters this year and, as usual, Sexton was at the heart of this month’s stirring All Blacks heist."
9) Aaron Smith (New Zealand)
1) Steven Kitshoff (South Africa)
2) Codie Taylor (New Zealand)
3) Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)
4) Maro Itoje (England)
"England are on the up and the resurgence of Itoje is among the reasons why. If he continues to respect the game and stays fit, he will become one of the all-time greats."
