World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year

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Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year
Date2021;4 years ago (2021)
Presented by World Rugby
First award2021

World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year was first presented in 2021 by World Rugby. The award is open to all men's 15s players who have played international test matches in the voting year. [1] They are voted by a panel of international past players and coaches, World Rugby Hall of Fame inductees and the rugby media.

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The 2021 panel was composed of Maggie Alphonsi (ENG), Fiona Coghlan (IRE), Thierry Dusautoir (FRA), George Gregan (AUS), Richie McCaw (NZL), Brian O'Driscoll (IRE), Melodie Robinson (NZL), John Smit (RSA), and the 2003 Coach of the Year, Sir Clive Woodward (ENG). In 2021, England, France, Ireland, Scotland and Wales each had one player selected; Australia had two, New Zealand had three, and South Africa had the majority of five. [2] [3] Four of the Men's 15s Player of the Year nominees were included. The players selected had a combined 850 caps. [4] [5] [6] [7]

As of 2024, Will Jordan is the only player to have been selected for all 4 teams of the year.

Dream Team

YearTeamRefs
2021
  1. Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wyn Jones
  2. Flag of South Africa.svg Malcolm Marx
  3. IRFU flag.svg Tadhg Furlong
  4. Flag of England.svg Maro Itoje
  5. Flag of South Africa.svg Eben Etzebeth
  6. Flag of South Africa.svg Siya Kolisi
  7. Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Hooper
  8. Flag of New Zealand.svg Ardie Savea
  9. Flag of France.svg Antoine Dupont
  10. Flag of New Zealand.svg Beauden Barrett
  11. Flag of South Africa.svg Makazole Mapimpi
  12. Flag of Australia (converted).svg Samu Kerevi
  13. Flag of South Africa.svg Lukhanyo Am
  14. Flag of New Zealand.svg Will Jordan
  15. Flag of Scotland.svg Stuart Hogg
[8] [9] [10] [11] [12]
2022
  1. Flag of England.svg Ellis Genge
  2. Flag of South Africa.svg Malcolm Marx
  3. IRFU flag.svg Tadhg Furlong
  4. IRFU flag.svg Tadhg Beirne
  5. Flag of New Zealand.svg Sam Whitelock
  6. Flag of Argentina.svg Pablo Matera
  7. IRFU flag.svg Josh van der Flier
  8. Flag of France.svg Grégory Alldritt
  9. Flag of France.svg Antoine Dupont
  10. IRFU flag.svg Johnny Sexton
  11. Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marika Koroibete
  12. Flag of South Africa.svg Damian de Allende
  13. Flag of South Africa.svg Lukhanyo Am
  14. Flag of New Zealand.svg Will Jordan
  15. Flag of England.svg Freddie Steward
[13]
2023
  1. Flag of France.svg Cyril Baille
  2. IRFU flag.svg Dan Sheehan
  3. IRFU flag.svg Tadhg Furlong
  4. Flag of South Africa.svg Eben Etzebeth
  5. Flag of New Zealand.svg Scott Barrett
  6. IRFU flag.svg Caelan Doris
  7. Flag of France.svg Charles Ollivon
  8. Flag of New Zealand.svg Ardie Savea
  9. Flag of France.svg Antoine Dupont
  10. Flag of New Zealand.svg Richie Mo'unga
  11. Flag of New Zealand.svg Will Jordan
  12. IRFU flag.svg Bundee Aki
  13. IRFU flag.svg Garry Ringrose
  14. Flag of France.svg Damian Penaud
  15. Flag of France.svg Thomas Ramos
[14] [15]
2024
  1. Flag of South Africa.svg Ox Nche
  2. Flag of South Africa.svg Malcolm Marx
  3. Flag of New Zealand.svg Tyrel Lomax
  4. Flag of South Africa.svg Eben Etzebeth
  5. IRFU flag.svg Tadhg Beirne
  6. Flag of Argentina.svg Pablo Matera
  7. Flag of South Africa.svg Pieter-Steph du Toit
  8. IRFU flag.svg Caelan Doris
  9. IRFU flag.svg Jamison Gibson-Park
  10. Flag of New Zealand.svg Damian McKenzie
  11. IRFU flag.svg James Lowe
  12. Flag of South Africa.svg Damian de Allende
  13. Flag of South Africa.svg Jesse Kriel
  14. Flag of South Africa.svg Cheslin Kolbe
  15. Flag of New Zealand.svg Will Jordan
[16]

Statistics

References

  1. ↑ Wright, Jared (2024-10-24). "2024 World Rugby Awards: Star-studded voting panels, criteria and date confirmed for the prestigious event". Planet Rugby. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  2. ↑ "Three All Blacks and one Black Fern named in World Rugby Dream Teams". allblacks.com. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  3. ↑ "Five Springboks named in World Rugby Dream Team". SA Rugby. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  4. ↑ "Springboks dominate the World Rugby Dream Team of the Year". www.rugbypass.com. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  5. ↑ "World Rugby unveil the Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year". www.ultimaterugby.com. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  6. ↑ "Five Guinness Six Nations stars in World Rugby's 2021 Men's 15s Dream Team". Six Nations Rugby. 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  7. ↑ Nickson, Frank (2021-12-08). "South Africa dominate World Rugby Mens 15s Dream Team of the Year". Talking Rugby Union. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  8. ↑ "Wyn named in World Rugby Dream Team of the year". Scarlets Rugby. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  9. ↑ "World Rugby Dream Team Honour For Furlong". Irish Rugby. 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  10. ↑ Williamson, Nathan (2021-12-08). "Hooper, Kerevi named in World Rugby's Team of the Year | Latest Rugby News | RUGBY.com.au". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  11. ↑ Fijivillage. "Kerevi named in World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  12. ↑ "Stuart Hogg named in World Rugby's Dream Team of the Year". www.scotsman.com. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  13. ↑ "Josh van der Flier and Ruahei Demant named World Rugby Players of the Year 2022". www.world.rugby. 2022-11-20. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  14. ↑ "France and Ireland dominate World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year". www.rugbypass.com. 2023-10-29. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  15. ↑ "Ardie Savea named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year 2023". www.world.rugby. 2023-10-29. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  16. ↑ "Ellie Kildunne, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Maddison Levi and Antoine Dupont named World Rugby Players of the Year". World Rugby. 2024-11-24. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
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