Continuing on from our last blog, World’s Top 5 Women Rugby Players we have now put the World’s Top 5 Rugby Players for you to look over with help from Rugby Onslaught.
There’s going to be some debate over this one, not everyone is going to agree with this, some big names left out.
A team of the best analysts, codebreakers and pundits were chosen to pick the World’s Top 5 Rugby Players in the world in 2020.
The list comprises of the World’s Top 5 Rugby Players in the calendar year of 2020, using code and analytics to work out how, on form, deserves to be in the list.
As from records, here are the World’s Top 5 Rugby Players. Irish Rugby Tours asks, do you agree?
1. Cheslin Kolbe
Source – The42.ie
Nothing but class from the Springbok flyer in 2020. Despite playing no games for the Springboks in 2020, he still had more than enough flashy moments for his domestic club, Toulouse.
One of the memorable moments of 2020 was when he sidestepped Jacob Stockdale in two consecutive games in the Champions Cup.
2. Antoine Dupont
Source – The42.ie
Rugby Onslaught spent hours debating whether this Frenchman should have been Number 1 in this pick. He has been nothing short of sensational for the men in blue this year.
Dupont has helped France to their strongest campaign in almost a decade, and he helped Toulouse as they dominated their domestic league.
3. Jonny May
Source – Planet Rugby
By far the most impressive winger in the Six Nations and Autumn Nations Cup in 2020. His relentless work ethic during lockdown has helped this winger to somehow excel even more.
Although he hasn’t dominated for Gloucester, but his incredible solo try has led him that spot at number 3 in this list
4. Mario Itoje
Source – The 42.ie
The Saracens lock is not everyone’s cup of tea in rugby. However, his non-stop work rate in matches and refusal to leave the opposition alone has made him unstoppable for England.
Mario is without a doubt the first name on the sheet for the Lions against South Africa in 2021.
5. Owen Farrell
Source – The 42.ie
The 29-year-old has captained England to a Six Nations and Autumn Nations Cup title in 2020. His kicking was poor in the final game against France, however, most fans would admit you would die to have someone of Farrell’s calibre in their team.
Almost certain to captain the Lions in 2021. Best players in the world, Farrell is right up there.
