Three Springboks named to World Rugby’s Dream Team of the Year

Three South Africans have been included in World Rugby’s Dream Team of the Year.

Great reward for a stellar season for Marx, De Allende and Am – more here: https://t.co/736mybyEeR 👏👏👏#StrongerTogether #StrongerForever #Springboks pic.twitter.com/YsZ3b9Z27P

— Springboks (@Springboks) November 21, 2022

Hooker Malcolm Marx, who plays most of his international rugby off the bench, as well as centres Lukhanyo Am and Damian De Allende have been included in the Dream Fifteen.

Presenting your #WorldRugbyAwards winners for 2022 🏆 pic.twitter.com/MHy1u59nmY

— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) November 20, 2022

But South Africa’s most stand-out player the past couple of seasons, Eben Etzebeth, has again been snubbed.

The lock is also not one of the Player of the Year nominees. Irish flanker, Josh van der Flier, has been named World Rugby’s Fifteens Player of the Year.

He’s beaten the likes of Am and teammate and captain, Johnny Sexton, to the award.