Ultimate Rugby 2017 Team of the Year
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After a year of blockbuster rugby action, Ultimate Rugby has come together to name our 2017 Team of the Year alongside some replacements who made a splash in the past 12 months. Think we missed anyone? Hit us up on Twitter or Instagram for your thoughts!
1. Mako Vunipola (England & Saracens)
Honours: Champions Cup Winner, British & Irish Lion
2. Malcolm Marx (South Africa & Lions)
Honours: Super Rugby Runner Up
3. Tadhg Furlong (Ireland & Leinster)
Honours: British & Irish Lion
4. Maro Itoje (England & Saracens)
Honours: Champions Cup winner, British & Irish Lion
5. Sam Whitelock (New Zealand & Crusaders)
Honours: Rugby Championship Winner, Bledisloe Cup Winner & Super Rugby Winner, NZ Super Rugby Player of the Year
6. Siya Kolisi (South Africa & Stormers)
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7. Sean O'Brien (Ireland & Leinster)
Honours: British & Irish Lion
8. Kieran Read (New Zealand & Crusaders)
Honours: Rugby Championship Winner, Bledisloe Cup Winner & Super Rugby Winner
9. Conor Murray (Ireland & Munster)
Honours: British & Irish Lion
10. Beauden Barrett (New Zealand & Hurricanes)
Honours: Rugby Championship Winner, Bledisloe Cup Winner & World Rugby Player of the Year
11. Rieko Ioane (New Zealand & Blues)
Honours: Rugby Championship Winner, Bledisloe Cup Winner & World Breakthrough Player of the Year
12. Owen Farrell (England & Saracens)
Honours: Champions Cup Winner, British & Irish Lion
13. Jonathan Davies (Wales & Scarlets)
Honours: PRO12 Winner, British & Irish Lion
14. Israel Folau (Australia & Waratahs)
Honours: World Rugby Player of the Year Nominee, John Eales Medal
15. Stuart Hogg (Scotland & Glasgow Warriors)
Honours: 6 Nations Player of the Year
Replacements:
16. Jamie George (England & Saracens)
17. Tendai Mtawarira (South Africa & Sharks)
18. Sekope Kepu (Australia & Waratahs)
19. Jonny Gray (Scotland & Glasgow Warriors)
20. Michael Hooper (Australia & Waratahs)
21. Aaron Smith (New Zealand & Highlanders)
22. Damian McKenzie (New Zealand & Chiefs)
23. Chris Ashton (Saracens & RC Toulon)