Two England stars make World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year 2025

Their inclusion comes at the end of a standout international season for Steve Borthwick's side, who find themselves on an 11-Test unbeaten run, and arrives just as the sport prepares for a major shift with the launch of the World Rugby Nations Cup and Nations Championship in 2026.

Itoje once again reinforces his status as one of the world’s premier locks, while Curry’s return to form secures him a place in the back row, even if Curry has played this autumn from the bench. Together, they form the core of England’s contribution to a team dominated by Southern Hemisphere powerhouses.

South Africa leads all nations with six players, reflecting another dominant year under Rassie Erasmus. Men’s 15s Player of the Year Malcolm Marx headlines the Springbok contingent, joining Ox Nché and Thomas du Toit in a fully South African front row. Pieter-Steph du Toit features in the back row, while Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Cheslin Kolbe complete their impressive selection tally.

New Zealand also places two players: returning full-back Will Jordan and scrum-half Cam Roigard. Australia matches that contribution through centre Len Ikitau and number eight Harry Wilson. The remaining spots are filled by France’s Louis Bielle-Biarrey on the wing, Scotland’s Huw Jones in the outside-centre channel, and Ireland’s Tadhg Beirne—one of six players to earn back-to-back Dream Team recognition.

1 Ox Nché (South Africa)

2 Malcolm Marx (South Africa)

3 Thomas du Toit (South Africa)

4 Maro Itoje (England)

5 Tadhg Beirne (Ireland)

6 Pieter-Steph du Toit (South Africa)

7 Tom Curry (England)

8 Harry Wilson (Australia)

9 Cam Roigard (New Zealand)

10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (South Africa)

11 Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France)

12 Len Ikitau (Australia)

13 Huw Jones (Scotland)

14 Cheslin Kolbe (South Africa)

15 Will Jordan (New Zealand)