Rugby World Cup 2023: Five players to watch - world's best player, deadly winger, most feared centre in game. By Duncan Bech. Comment. Published 4th Sep 2023, 21:29 BST.

There was a time when New Zealand were the most feared team anywhere in sport, never mind rugby. Before 2016, Ireland's record against the all-conquering All Blacks was dismal.

They became the most penalised team in world rugby’s top tier, with an average of 13.6 penalties per game; up from the 10-11 per game range of the last decade.

Our round-up of the top international teams in world rugby right now. Getty Images. Sarah Rendell; Published: Monday, 11 March 2024 at 2:30 pm. Subscribe to Radio Times magazine and get 10 issues ...

They were a world class team." ... Habana is tied with Lomu for the most tries at Rugby World Cups, both level on 15. Dawson: "The South Africa 2007 team over their squad in 2019 - 100%." ...