The best XV in the world - according to poll of thousands of rugby fans

Rugby News
Friday, 21 June 2019 at 17:18
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WHAT is the best XV in the world, according to rugby fans?
Thousands of supporters have also used our poll to pick their best ever side.
England prop Mako Vunipola, who was selected 11,369 times, is the player that was selected in more of the fans’ teams than any other.
But what does the overall supporter XV look like?

15. Stuart Hogg (Scotland & Glasgow) - 33%

Silver: Liam Williams (Wales & Saracens) - 25%
Bronze: Alex Goode (England & Saracens) - 14%
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14. Rieko Ioane (New Zealand & Blues) - 33%

The best finisher in world rugby.
Silver: Jack Nowell (England & Exeter) - 14%
Bronze: George North (Wales & Ospreys) - 5%
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - SEPTEMBER 30: Sonny Bill Williams and Rieko Ioane of New Zealand celebrate with the trophy after winning a match between New Zealand and Argentina as part of Rugby Championship 2017 at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Gabriel Rossi/Getty Images)

13. Jonathan Davies (Wales & Scarlets) - 33%

Silver: Henry Slade (England & Exeter) - 28%
Bronze: Ryan Crotty (New Zealand) - 11%
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Elliot Daly of England Rugby slip the tackled of Jonathan Davies of Wales Rugby during the Guinness Six Nations Championship match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on February 23, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK

12. Sonny Bill Williams (New Zealand) - 46%

Silver: Manu Tuilagi (England & Leicester) - 36%
Bronze: Robbie Henshaw (Ireland & Leinster) - 12%
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Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand during the Rugby World Cup Quarter Final between New Zealand and France at Millennium Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Cardiff, Wales.
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11. Jonny May (England & Leicester) - 27%

Silver: Jacob Stockdale (Ireland & Ulster) - 11%
Bronze: Josh Adams (Wales & Worcester) - 3%
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10. Beauden Barrett (New Zealand) - 38%

Silver: Owen Farrell (England & Saracens) - 29%
Bronze: Danny Cipriani (England & Gloucester) - 14%
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9. Faf de Klerk (South Africa & Sale Sharks) - 45%

Silver: Aaron Smith (New Zealand & Highlanders) - 18%
Bronze: Conor Murray (Ireland & Munster) - 14%
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Gallagher Man of the Match is Faf de Klerk of Sale Sharks after the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks at The Recreation Ground on December 2nd 2018, Bath, England (Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK)

1. Mako Vunipola (England & Saracens) - 73% 

Silver: Cian Healy (Ireland & Leinster) - 12%
Bronze: Tendai Mtawarira (South Africa & Sharks) - 4%
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Mako Vunipola of Saracens during the Aviva Premiership Final between Exeter Chiefs and Saracens at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on May 26. - PHOTO: Cameron Geran/PPAUK/Aviva

2. Jamie George (England & Saracens) - 30%

Silver: Dane Coles (New Zealand & Hurricanes) - 24%
Bronze: Malcolm Marx (South Africa & Lions) - 23%
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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Jamie George looks on during the England training session at Pennyhill Park on September 22, 2015 in Bagshot, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

3. Tadhg Furlong (Ireland) - 63%

The world’s premier tight-head prop and could go down as one of the greats.
Silver: Kyle Sinckler (England & Harlequins) - 15%
Bronze: Owen Franks (New Zealand & Crusaders) - 12%
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2017 British & Irish Lions Tour To New Zealand, Training QBE Stadium Auckland 22/6/2017
British and Irish Lions Peter O'Mahony and Tadgh Furlong Jamie George and Mako Vunipola during the training
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4. Maro Itoje (England) - 27%

Silver: Brodie Retallick (New Zealand & Chiefs) - 23%
Bronze: Courtney Lawes (England & Northampton) - 5%
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5. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales) - 24%

Silver: Eben Etzebeth (South Africa & Stormers) - 9%
Bronze: Will Skelton (Australia & Saracens) - 4%
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6. Peter O'Mahony (Ireland) - 44%

Silver: Siya Kolisi (South Africa & Stormers) - 21%
Bronze: Mark Wilson (England & Newcastle) - 16%
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Peter O'Mahony, Captian of Munster during the Champions Cup match between Exeter Chiefs and Munster at Sandy Park on October 13th 2018, Exeter, Devon. Photo: Cameron Geran/PPAUK

7. David Pocock (Australia) - 34%

Silver: Tom Curry (England & Sale Sharks) - 26%
Bronze: Michael Hooper (Australia & NSW Waratahs) - 20%
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: David Pocock of Australia celebrates victory after the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on October 3, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

8. Billy Vunipola (England) - 49%

Silver: Kieran Read (New Zealand & Crusaders) - 23%
Bronze: Sergio Parisse (Italy & Stade Francais) - 12%
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