There are five Irish inclusions in the World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year. Bundee Aki missed out on the 'Best Player' accolade, though.
There are five Irish inclusions in the World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team of the Year, with Andy Farrell picking up Coach of the Year. Bundee Aki missed out on the 'Best Player' accolade, though.The announcements were made at a glitzy ceremony in Paris, one day on from South Africa defeating New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup final, in the same city.
Despite going back-to-back with World Cup triumphs, the Springboks have a sole representative in the so-called 'Best XV' of the year - lock Eben Etzebeth.While Bundee Aki was expected to make the final Dream Team selection, few would have envisioned five Ireland stars being included in the Best XV.
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