15. Stuart Hogg (Scotland): One of few modern players with genuine x-factor. A try scorer and provider. Rob Kearney was in decent nick.
14. George North (Wales): Patchy tournament but when he’s good North is a cut above. Not a vintage year for wings.
13. Gael Fickou (France): For consistency, Fickou, below right, was outstanding. Garry Ringrose nudges out Jonathan Joseph.
12. Owen Farrell (England): Looks completely at home in the 12 shirt. Won’t remember his 50th cap against Italy fondly when his kicking was poor but otherwise superb.
11. Elliot Daly (England): Scores tries i...