This is statistically the World XV 2020, according to OPTA

Based on OPTA's unique index, they selected the highest rated players in top level club rugby since the beginning of 2019.

Fullback: Charles Piutau (Bristol Bears/New Zealand)

Winger: Cheslin Kolbe (Toulouse/South Africa)

Centre: Semi Radradra (Bristol Bears/Fiji)

Centre: Samu Kerevi (Reds/Australia)

Winger: Rieko Ioane (Blues/New Zealand)

Fly-half: Finn Russell (Racing 92/Scotland)

Scrum-half: Antoine Dupont (Toulouse/France)

Loosehead-prop: Mako Vunipola (Saracens/England)

Hooker: Camille Chat (Racing 92/France)

Tighthead-prop: Tadhg Furlong (Leinster/Ireland)

Lock: Maro Itoje (Saracens/England)

Lock: Will Skelton (Montpellier/Australia)

Blindside-flanker: Jake Polledri (Gloucester/Italy)

Openside-flanker: Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints/England)

Number 8: CJ Stander (Munster/Ireland)