3. James Ryan (33 Ireland caps)
- Age: 24
- Club: Leinster
- Position: Second-row
GREENWOOD SAID: “One of the form players in world rugby over the last few years, Ryan has developed into a fantastic performer for Ireland and Leinster in the second row. A future Ireland captain in the making, perhaps even a Lions one.”
DID YOU KNOW? He is the Great Grandson of Irish Politician and Easter Rising Revolutionary James Ryan