The best XV in the world right NOW - including Antoine Dupont, Maro Itoje, Semi Radradra

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by Rugby Rucker

Friday, 06 November 2020 at 15:45

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Who would be in your Ultimate XV right now?

It’s not an easy line-up to name. There are difficult decisions to make in pretty much every position.

Does Owen Farrell get in? Who partners Maro Itoje in defence?

You can pick your own selection by clicking here.

Our team goes as follows…

BACK-THREE

11. Cheslin Kolbe (South Africa), 14. Makazole Mapimpi, 15. Jordie Barrett (New Zealand)

At fullback, Barrett can be a kicking fullback when needed, a runner or even a playmaker. On the wings, South Africa pair Kolbe and Mapimpi remain the gold standard for wide-men.

Honourable mentions: Marika Koroibete (Australia), Jonny May (England), Stuart Hogg (Scotland)

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CENTRES

12. Owen Farrell & 13. Semi Radradra (Fiji)

Farrell remains the best goal-kicked in the world whilst offloads, tackle busts, ridiculous running metres, Radradra is near unstoppable at the moment.

Honourable mentions: Matt Toomua (Australia), Lukhanyo Am (Australia)

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HALFBACKS

9. Antoine Dupont & 10. Romain Ntamack (both France)

Ntamack has not only adjusted to Test rugby but has thrived – more so in 2020. His scrum-half Antoine Dupont looks like the best player in the world right now.

Honourable mentions: Aaron Smith (New Zealand), Finn Russell (Scotland)

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FRONT-ROW

1. Steven Kitshoff (South Africa), 2. Jamie George (England) & 3. Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)

Honourable mentions: Mako Vunipola (England), Codie Taylor (New Zealand), Kyle Sinckler (England)

SECOND-ROW

4. Maro Itoje (England) & Patrick Tuipulotu (New Zealand)

There is not much Itoje cannot do on the rugby field and he does all of it with incredible proficiency – better than most. Meanwhile, Tuipulotu has long been punted for greatness on New Zealand shores and with every vigorous carry, lineout poach and crunching tackle the world has seen that this year.

Honourable mentions: James Ryan (Ireland) & Eben Etzebeth (South Africa)

BACK-ROW

6. Tom Curry (England), Pieter Steph-du Toit (South Africa) & 8. CJ Stander (Ireland)

Curry is, to put it simply, a wrecking ball – he has incredible stopping power, disruptive at the breakdown, a work rate second to none. Du Toit remains heads and should above any flanker in the game right now while consistently Stander puts in man of the match worthy performances weekly for Munster and Ireland.

Honourable mentions: Ardie Savea (New Zealand), Charles Ollivon (France), Duane Vermaelen (South Africa)