The Rugby World Cup trophy. Image: AFP
2023 Rugby World Cup fantasy game
These are the most selected players in the Rugby World Cup’s new fantasy game.
The Rugby World Cup trophy. Image: AFP
If you haven’t found out yet, Rugby World Cup website has created a fantasy game, you might be stumped on who to pick, well here is what everyone else is picking:
MOST SELECTED TEAM IN ROUND 1
FRONT ROW
The most selected front rowers are Australia’s Angus Bell and Ireland’s Tadhg Furlong were the top prop selections, while Julian Montoya has the most picks in the hooker category.
- Angus Bell – 23.8%
- Julian Montoya – 19,8%
- Tadhg Furlong – 22.6%
We are all Angus Bell fans right?🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZKDOrRH9SH
— Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) August 5, 2023
SECOND ROW
In the Second row Argentina’s Guido Petti was the most picked, even though he is on the bench this weekend, Aussie skipper Will Skelton was the next most selected lock on offer.
- Guido Petti – 18.7%
- Will Skelton – 15.2%
BACK ROW
No surprise as Kiwi loose forward Savea was the most selected back rower, followed by Ireland’s former world player of the year van der Flier and Argentina’s Pablo Matera.
- Ardie Savea – 36.8%
- Josh van der Flier – 22.5%
- Pablo Matera – 20.8%
No introduction necessary, @ardiesavea 😉#RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/Ge9I2V1khh
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) September 3, 2023
HALF BACKS
French skipper Antoine Dupont and Italy’s Paolo Garbisi are the go-to choices.
- Antoine Dupont – 35.8%
- Paolo Garbisi – 20.9%
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CENTRES
The most selected midfielders are Japan’s Nakamura and Ireland’s Ringrose.
- Ryōto Nakamura – 23.8%
- Garry Ringrose – 14.0%
OUTSIDE BACKS
All Blacks try-scoring machine Will Jordan, and Argentinian sharpshooter were top picks, while Italian wonderkid Capuozzo was the most picked outside back.
- Ange Capuozzo – 48.4%
- Will Jordan – 21.1%
- Emiliano Boffelli – 17.2%
In an unexpected twist, Italian maestro Ange Capuozzo takes the crown as the most selected player in round 1 with a whopping 48.4%. Ardie Savea is hot on his heels at 36.8%, while Antoine Dupont rounds out the top three with 36.5% of the votes.
Yeah, France won a (very deserved) Grand Slam, but you're still thinking about Ange Capuozzo aren't you. pic.twitter.com/JkQ2IbCvoW
— Ben Coles (@bencoles_) March 20, 2022
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RWC OPENING WEEKEND FIXTURES
FRIDAY 08 SEPTEMBER
France vs New Zealand (21:15 Kickoff)
SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER
Italy vs Namibia (13:00 Kickoff)
Ireland vs Romania (15:30 Kickoff)
Australia vs Georgia (18:00 Kickoff)
England vs Argentina (21:00 Kickoff)
SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
Japan vs Chile (13:00 Kickoff)
Springboks vs Scotland (17:45 Kickoff)
Wales vs Fiji (21:00 Kickoff)
*All kickoff times are in RSA time.
As the Rugby World Cup kicks off today, it’s time to finalise your fantasy dream team and savour the excitement of this much-anticipated tournament. What’s your fantasy squad looking like? Share your picks in the comments below!
