Wayne Barnes interacts with Springbok fullback Willie le Roux. Image: Getty Images
WATCH | Best rugby videos of the year: bloopers, big hits and more
As the year draws to a close, take a look back at some of these classic videos showcasing the best rugby moments from 2022.
Wayne Barnes interacts with Springbok fullback Willie le Roux. Image: Getty Images
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, while 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.
Away from some of the serious on-field business, there have also been some lighter moments, as well as some unforgettable big hits and tackles.
Below you can check out our selection of some of the best video compilations from 2022:
Meanwhile, 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 know in the comments section what team you would pick)
HERE ARE TWO VERSIONS OF OUR WORLD XV:
CRAIG LEWIS’ World XV of the Year – 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).
MARIETTE ADAMS’ World XV of the Year — 15 Ange Capuozzo (Ita), 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse (SA) 13 Lukhanyo Am (SA), 12 Damian de Allende (SA), 11 Emiliano Boffelli (Arg), 10 Johnny Sexton (IRL), 9 Antoine Dupont (Fra), 8 Ardie SaveA (NZ), 7 Josh van der Flier (IRL), 6 Siya Kolisi (SA), 5 Tadhg Beirne (Ire), 4 Eben Etzebeth (SA), 3 Frans Malberbe (SA), 2 Malcolm Marx (SA), 1 Steven Kitshoff (SA).
Finally, 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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