Six Nations: Cast your vote for the Readers’ Team of the Tournament
From left to right: Caelan Doris, Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Maro Itoje
Following the conclusion of the 2025 Six Nations, here’s your opportunity to select your Team of the Tournament by casting a vote in each position.
Full-back
Thomas Ramos was a key figure in France’s Six Nations title success as he finished the Championship with 71 points. It’s the third year in a row that he’s finished as the top scorer and just the second player to achieve that feat after Ronan O’Gara (2005-2007).
Meanwhile, Blair Kinghorn was one of Scotland’s most lethal attacking weapons as he gained 580 metres – the highest tally by any player in a single edition of the Championship. He also topped the charts for carries (86) and linebreaks (9).
Hugo Keenan was once again pivotal for Ireland being rock solid in the backfield and a handy attacking option while Marcus Smith impressed in his new position with England’s attack finally firing with him and Fin Smith on the park.
Right wing
While Damian Penaud was in and out of the team throughout the Six Nations, the brilliant winger still managed two try assists and scored one of his own in a memorable campaign for Les Bleus.
Tommy Freeman was a consistent performer for England and even got a shot at his preferred outside centre role in their final game of the tournament. He scored a try in each of his five appearances in the Championship and was one of the most consistent performers in the entire tournament.
Scotland’s Darcy Graham was sorely missed after his injury but before his concussion and upon his return, he was simply marvellous. A pocket rocket of the highest order who crossed for two tries, beat 17 defenders and made four line breaks.
Ange Capuozzo certainly entertained this Six Nations as he featured heavily in some of the best tries of the Championship with the Italian backline once against flexing their attacking brilliance.
Outside centre
Huw Jones was in sensational form in all five of Scotland’s games despite being without his regular centre partner Sione Tuipulotu. He scored four tries including a hat-trick in round one as he fired himself well and truly into the British and Irish Lions selection frame.
Juan Ignacio Brex formed one part of arguably the best centre pairing in this year’s Six Nations as once again he landed some hammering hits on defence with his trademark pull-back pass unlocking the tightest of defences.
Garry Ringrose entered the Six Nations in fine form but it was his Leinster teammate Robbie Henshaw that impressed more during the tournament whether he came off the bench or started at 12 or 13.
Finally, Pierre-Louis Barassi benefitted from Gael Fickou’s absence and performed stunningly in all four of his appearances before sustaining a double concussion.
Inside centre
Yoram Moefana shone for France after concerns were raised around the French midfield ahead of the tournament with his crowning moment being a double in the title decider against Scotland.
Speaking of the Scots and Tom Jordan filled the void of Tuipulotu with aplomb from round two onwards as has really taken to Test rugby like a duck to water.
The second half of Italy’s brilliant midfield, Tommaso Menoncello, was superb once again after being crowned the Player of the Championship last year. His understanding of Brex is nigh-on telepathic but the 22-year-old certainly packs a mighty punch in the contact too.
Finally, it was another strong campaign from Bundee Aki playing a particularly crucial role in the win over Scotland replacing the red-carded Ringrose.
Left wing
What a Championship it was for Les Blues start Louis Bielle-Biarrey who scored eight tries to break the record for the most five-pointers in a single Six Nations, overtaking Jacob Stockdale’s tally of seven in 2018. He also assisted four tries, with his 12-try involvements being the most of any player in an edition of the Championship, no other player has recorded more than nine in a campaign.
Meanwhile, Scotland’s Duhan van der Merwe was once again excellent as too were Ireland’s James Lowe and Italy’s Monty Ioane. Who gets your pick?
Fly-half
A rather tricky selection between Fin Smith, Romain Ntamack, Sam Prendergast and Finn Russell.
The quarter all had their bright moments and shortfalls throughout the tournament with Smith cracking the nod over the trio in our Team of the Tournament, but who gets your pick?
Scrum-half
Perhaps if he had not got injured against Ireland, Antoine Dupont would be a straightforward selection after starring in the opening rounds of the Championship.
However, it would be remiss not to mention the excellent form of Ben White who scored crucial tries for Scotland throughout the tournament while Martin Page-Relo was quietly excellent for Italy.
Last but certainly not least, Jamison Gibson-Park was unreal for Ireland as he continues to be the heartbeat of the side tactically and on attack. He also picked up multiple Man of the Match awards.
Number Eight
Good luck picking between this quartet!
France’s Gregory Alldritt, Ireland’s Cealan Doris, Wales’ Taulupe Faletau and England’s Ben Earl all crack our shortlist after enjoying sterling campaigns.
All four players were sensational in their own regard. Make your pick below.
Openside flanker
Ben Curry enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in an England shirt during the Six Nations and worked wonderfully in tandem with his brother whether he came off the bench or was named in the starting XV.
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Meanwhile, Rory Darge has thrived with the Scotland co-captaincy this year with Jac Morgan being the standout performer for a woeful Wales outfit.
Francois Cros was a driving force for France in a pack that dominated the tournament.
Blindside flanker
Tom Curry was back to his best this Six Nations as he pestered opposition breakdowns and hammered ball carriers backwards in defence.
He gets stiff competition for the blindside role from Scotland’s Jamie Ritchie and Italy’s Seb Negri as well as France’s Paul Boudehent who was sublime in Charles Ollivon’s absence.
Number five lock
Another tough call with France boasting two nominees in the form of Emmanuel Meafou and Mickael Guillard after their powerhouse efforts in Le Bomb Squad and in the starting XV pushing France to the title.
Tadhg Beirne was at his excellent best for Ireland which is no surprise while Ollie Chessum was superb when fit for England slotting in brilliantly alongside Maro Itoje.
Number four lock
The number four lock selection is no easier than the number five with England captain Maro Itoje vying for the spot along with France’s Thibaud Flament who excelled in the latter stages of the Championship.
That’s not forgetting Dafydd Jenkins who is another Welshman who exited the tournament with more credit in the bank they he started it. Finally, the unsung Scotland hero Grant Gilchrist gets our final shortlist spot.
Tighthead prop
It’s incredibly harsh that Italy’s Marco Riccioni and Simone Ferrari and do not crack our shortlist as 2025 was certainly the year for standout tighthead props.
They miss out to England’s Will Stuart, Ireland’s Finlay Bealham, France’s Uini Atonio and Scotland’s Zander Fagerson.
Hooker
Perhaps one of the toughest to nail down to just four candidates as Dan Sheehan, Peato Mauvaka, Jamie George and Dave Cherry crack the list with the likes of Giacomo Nicotera, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ronan Kelleher and Julien Marchand all unlucky to miss out.
Loosehead prop
Finally, for the loosehead props.
Danilo Fischetti was destructive on defence and in the scrums during the tournament while Ellis Genge was simply world-class for England.
Andrew Porter had his issues at scrum time but still put in tidy shifts from start to finish while Jean-Baptiste Gros kept Cyrill Baille out of the starting XV through his excellent form.