The 2025 Six Nations has drawn to a conclusion, and after five rounds of intense rugby, it's time to recognise the standout performers.
To do just that, we've enlisted the insights of three rugby experts – Andy Goode, Jim Hamilton, and Simon Zebo – who have each picked their Team of the Tournament. From dominant forwards to electric backs, here’s who made the cut.
Six Nations Team of the Tournament
Andy Goode’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament
1. Loosehead Prop: Jean Baptiste Gros (France)
2. Hooker: Peato Mauvaka (France)
3. Tighthead Prop: Will Stuart (England)
4. Lock: Maro Itoje (England)
5. Lock: Tadgh Beirne (Ireland)
6. Blindside Flanker: Paul Boudehent (France)
7. Openside Flanker: Tom Curry (England)
8. Number Eight: Gregory Alldritt (France)
9. Scrum-Half: Antoine Dupont (France)
10. Fly-Half: Romain Ntamack (France)
11. Left Wing: Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France)
12. Inside Centre: Yoram Moefana (France)
13. Outside Centre: Huw Jones (Scotland)
14. Right Wing: James Lowe (Ireland)
15. Full-Back: Blair Kinghorn (Scotland)
Breakdown by Country
- France: 8
- England: 3
- Scotland: 2
- Ireland: 2
Jim Hamilton’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament
1. Loosehead Prop: Andrew Porter (Ireland)
2. Hooker: Peato Mauvaka (France)
3. Tighthead Prop: Will Stuart (England)
4. Lock: Thibauld Flament (France)
5. Lock: Maro Itoje (England)
6. Blindside Flanker: Jac Morgan (Wales)
7. Openside Flanker: Tom Curry (England)
8. Number Eight: Caelan Doris (Ireland)
9. Scrum-Half: Antoine Dupont (France)
10. Fly-Half: Sam Prendergast (Ireland)
11. Left Wing: Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France)
12. Inside Centre: Yoram Moefana (France)
13. Outside Centre: Huw Jones (Scotland)
14. Right Wing: James Lowe (Ireland)
15. Full-Back: Blair Kinghorn (Scotland)
Breakdown by Country
- France: 5
- Ireland: 4
- England: 3
- Scotland: 2
- Wales: 1
Simon Zebo’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament
1. Loosehead Prop: Ellis Genge (England)
2. Hooker: Peato Mauvaka (France)
3. Tighthead Prop: Will Stuart (England)
4. Lock: Maro Itoje (England)
5. Lock: Tadgh Beirne (Ireland)
6. Blindside Flanker: Jac Morgan (Wales)
7. Openside Flanker: Tom Curry (England)
8. Number Eight: Caelan Doris (Ireland)
9. Scrum-Half: Antoine Dupont (France)
10. Fly-Half: Finn Russell (Scotland)
11. Left Wing: Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France)
12. Inside Centre: Tomas Menoncello (Italy)
13. Outside Centre: Huw Jones (Scotland)
14. Right Wing: Tommy Freeman (England)
15. Full-Back: Blair Kinghorn (Scotland)
Breakdown by Country
- England: 5
- France: 4
- Scotland: 3
- Ireland: 2
- Wales 1
Unanimous Picks
There were 8 players who made it into all three tournament XVs. Those players were:
2. Hooker: Peato Mauvaka (France)
3. Tighthead Prop: Will Stuart (England)
4/5. Lock: Maro Itoje (England)
7. Openside Flanker: Tom Curry (England)
9. Scrum-Half: Antoine Dupont (France)
11. Left Wing: Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France)
13. Outside Centre: Huw Jones (Scotland)
15. Full-Back: Blair Kinghorn (Scotland)
Breakdown by Country
- France: 3
- England: 3
- Scotland: 2
Divisive Picks
Two positions split opinions among the panel to the point where neither of our three experts agreed on who was the best at those positions. Those two positions were loosehead prop and fly-half.
At loosehead prop, Simon Zebo opted for Ellis Genge of England, Jim Hamilton picked Ireland’s Andrew Porter as his standout at the position, while Andy Goode was most impressed by Jean Baptiste Gros of France.
The best fly-half of this Six Nations for Simon Zebo was Scotland’s Finn Russell. Jim Hamilton picked out Ireland’s Sam Prendergast for his performances throughout the competition, and Andy Goode went for France’s Romain Ntamack.
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