The Springboks congratulate Canan Moodie after scoring his maiden Test try. Photo: Getty Images.
MUST-WATCH: The 208 greatest rugby moments of 2022!
Check out this humorous and entertaining video recapping some of the best rugby moments from this past year.
The Springboks congratulate Canan Moodie after scoring his maiden Test try. Photo: Getty Images.
As the year draws to a close, there are certainly plenty of standout moments on and off the rugby field that are worth reflecting on.
In this compilation below, popular YouTube content creator Squidge Rugby has compiled an incredible video reflecting on as many as 208 of the best moments from this past year.
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You can watch this special rugby compilation below:
Meanwhile, with the 2022 Test rugby season having drawn to a close, we also took up the challenge of selecting a World XV of the top players from this year.
If the 2022 Test rugby season taught us anything, it is certainly that there is very little to choose between the top five teams in world rugby, and next year’s World Cup looks guaranteed to be a highly competitive affair.
When reflecting back on this past season of international rugby, it’s also incredibly difficult to try and attempt to select a World XV of the standout players.
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As it stands, Ireland and France can be found at the top of the World Rugby rankings, followed closely by New Zealand, South Africa and England.
Below, we have attempted to select the best possible line-up from 2022, and it undoubtedly does make for a challenging selection. (*Be sure to also let us in the comments section what team you would pick)
HERE IS OUR WORLD XV:
15 Jordie Barrett (NZ), 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse (SA), 13 Lukhanyo Am (SA), 12 Damian de Allende (SA), 11 Marika Koroibete (Aus), 10 Johnny Sexton (Ire), 9 Antoine Dupont (Fra), 8 Ardie Savea (NZ), 7 Josh van der Flier (Ire), 6 Siya Kolisi (SA), 5 Cameron Woki (Fra), 4 Eben Etzebeth (SA), 3 Frans Malherbe (SA), 2 Malcolm Marx (SA), 1 Ethan de Groot (NZ).
