Four England Players Make Official 2025 Six Nations Team Of The Tournament
03/21/2025 02:51 AM
The 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations was one for the history books. Points, attendance, and viewership records were smashed, as closer games, more tries, and dramatic fixtures captivated fans worldwide.
Over 15,000 fans cast their votes to decide the Team of the Championship, highlighting the best players from an unforgettable tournament.
Here's a breakdown of the top performers by country, with the full lineup at the end.
Ireland Dominates the Front Row
Andrew Porter (Loosehead Prop)
Porter was a relentless force, hitting 99 attacking rucks – 22 more than any other prop – and completing 52 tackles, one of just two props to surpass 50.
Dan Sheehan (Hooker)
Sheehan's five tries took his Six Nations tally to 13, the highest by any forward in Championship history. His hat-trick against Italy was only the second by a forward, following CJ Stander in 2017.
England's Defensive Backbone and Finishing Power
Maro Itoje (Lock)
Itoje was as disruptive as ever, winning five turnovers to equal Brian O'Driscoll's all-time record of 53. His presence in the engine room was unmatched.
Tom Curry (Openside Flanker)
Curry delivered his usual masterclass in defence, securing six turnovers and making six dominant tackles – a feat matched only by his twin brother Ben.
Fin Smith (Fly-Half)
Smith led the tournament with an 88% kicking success rate (14/16) and directly assisted four tries, the most by any No.10.
Tommy Freeman (Wing)
Freeman joined elite company by scoring in every round of the Six Nations, matching the achievements of Philippe Bernat-Salles (2001) and Louis Bielle-Biarrey this year.
France's Flair Lights Up the Backs
Mickaël Guillard (Lock)
Guillard proved a constant headache for defenders, drawing two or more tacklers on 85% of his carries – the only lock to surpass 80%.
Grégory Alldritt (No.8)
Alldritt's engine was unmatched, averaging 15.6 carries and 15.6 defensive rucks per 80 minutes, the highest among all forwards playing over 240 minutes.
Antoine Dupont (Scrum-Half)
Dupont dazzled once again, with nine try involvements (two tries, seven assists), the joint-second most in a single Six Nations.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey (Wing)
Bielle-Biarrey made history with eight tries, breaking Jacob Stockdale's 2018 record for most tries in a Championship (seven).
Wales' Defensive Rock and History-Maker
Jac Morgan (Blindside Flanker)
Morgan was a tackling machine, recording 88 tackles to set a new record for Wales in a single Six Nations campaign.
Scotland's Attacking Spark
Huw Jones (Centre)
Jones thrived in attack, scoring four tries, making 52 carries, and hitting 65 attacking rucks – all the highest numbers for a centre.
Blair Kinghorn (Full-Back)
Kinghorn shattered records, gaining 580 metres to surpass Mike Brown's 2014 tally. He also led the Championship in line breaks (nine) and offloads (13).
Italy's Midfield Warrior
Tommaso Menoncello (Centre)
Menoncello was a defensive juggernaut, securing six turnovers and making nine dominant tackles – the most by any back – while leading all centres in defenders beaten (20).
2025 Six Nations Team of the Championship
- Andrew Porter (Ireland)
- Dan Sheehan (Ireland)
- Will Stuart (England)
- Maro Itoje (England)
- Mickaël Guillard (France)
- Jac Morgan (Wales)
- Tom Curry (England)
- Grégory Alldritt (France)
- Antoine Dupont (France)
- Fin Smith (England)
- Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France)
- Tommaso Menoncello (Italy)
- Huw Jones (Scotland)
- Tommy Freeman (England)
- Blair Kinghorn (Scotland
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It wasn't long ago that Freddie Steward was considered a guaranteed starter for England. A defensive rock under the high ball and a reliable last line of defence, he played a crucial role in England's World Cup campaign.
Yet, in a shocking turn of events, Borthwick has axed him in favour of Marcus Smith—a player who isn't even a specialist fullback. This drastic move highlights just how far Steward has fallen in the pecking order. Nobody saw this coming.
Zach Mercer – From France's best to England's forgotten man
Zach Mercer's return to the Premiership was met with serious hype. After being named Top 14 Player of the Year at Montpellier, it seemed inevitable that he would finally be given a proper shot in an England jersey.
A call-up to a World Cup training camp suggested Borthwick was keen to reintegrate him, but Mercer never added to his two caps. His stint at Gloucester has been frustrating, and with reports suggesting he'll leave at the end of the season, his England career looks all but over.
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