Overview
- Organisers released the fan-elected team of the tournament featuring four French, four Irish, three Scots, three Italians and one Welsh player, with England unrepresented.
- France’s selections are Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Antoine Dupont, Thomas Ramos and Mickaël Guillard, matching Ireland for the most inclusions.
- Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored nine tries, crossed in every match and notched four against England, and he is one of four finalists for the player award.
- The other finalists are Scotland’s Kyle Steyn, Italy’s Tommaso Menoncello and Ireland’s Stuart McCloskey, with the winner to be decided by public vote through 26 March.
- Thomas Ramos made the XV and finished as top points scorer with 74, including the long-range penalty that sealed France’s title; the selected halfback pairing is Dupont with Scotland’s Finn Russell, and Wales’ Rhys Carré is the lone Welsh pick.