Telegraph name the best 30 rugby players in the UK, Finn Russell seventh

To make the top 30, players had to be currently playing domestically in Britain.

30. Rory Darge (Glasgow)

They wrote: "Now a starter for club and country, Darge has developed into one of Scotland’s leading lights. The all-court flanker has also been at the heart of Glasgow’s early season domestic excellence."

29. Juan Martín González (Saracens)

28. Louis Rees-Zammit (Gloucester)

They wrote: "Pace and finishing prowess cannot be questioned - the Welsh wing is world class in that regard - but he has probably reached a point whereby he needs to diversify a touch. Still lethal and world class in the wide channels."

27. Emiliano Boffelli (Edinburgh)

26. Alex Goode (Saracens)

25. Nick Tompkins (Saracens)

24. André Esterhuizen (Harlequins)

23. Iain Henderson (Ulster)

22. Theo McFarland (Saracens)

21. Tommy Reffell (Leicester)

They wrote: "The Tigers’ head coach, Dan McKellar, said recently the Wales flanker was aiming to be one of the world’s best. With how Reffell has returned to Leicester following the World Cup, he is not far off. The Premiership’s best jackaller."

20. Anthony Watson (Leicester)

19. Steven Kitshoff (Ulster)

18. Ollie Lawrence (Bath)

17. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)

They wrote: "A supreme, generational talent who, of late, has looked in as good a nick as ever. Everyone is aware of what the Harlequin can offer – Smith is never far from a highlights reel – but now his goal must be replicating this form on a consistent basis. Should he achieve that, there could be a world beater in-waiting."

16. George Martin (Leicester)

15. Duhan van der Merwe (Edinburgh)

They wrote: "Given the majesty of Scotland’s group, global fans arguably did not see the best of the hulking wing during this year’s World Cup. All they would have to do, however, is view highlights of his performances in last year’s Six Nations - and his domestic form. Not many wings are as strong as him in world rugby; and certainly those who come close struggle to combine it with his dynamism."

14. Mateo Carreras (Newcastle)

13. Jac Morgan (Ospreys)

12. Pierre Schoeman (Edinburgh)

11. Freddie Steward (Leicester)

10. Ben Earl (Saracens)

9. Jasper Wiese (Leicester)

8. Darcy Graham (Edinburgh)

7. Finn Russell (Bath)

They wrote: "On his day, Russell is the world’s best fly-half – do we see ‘his day’ enough, would be the only offering from the devil’s advocate. Regardless, Russell brings unbridled joy to the sport."

6. Owen Farrell (Saracens)

5. Julián Montoya (Leicester)

4. Maro Itoje (Saracens)

They wrote: " Now, when he is not at his absolute best, critics believe he is underperforming. If anything, Itoje is a victim of his own success. He remains a world-class force."

3. George Ford (Sale)

2. Handré Pollard (Leicester)

1. Courtney Lawes (Northampton)

They wrote: "Where once he was a one-dimensional enforcer, during the World Cup Lawes demonstrated an astuteness and maturity which had been seldom seen. The Saint won just as much ball on the floor as he did obliterate attackers in the tackle. A worthy No 1."

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