CHRIS HEWETT’S

TEAM OF THE DEPARTED

15: Ayumu Goromaru (Japan)

Full-back boasts a distinctive kicking style and was man of match against the US.

14: Telusa Veainu (Tonga)

Made his debut only this summer but scored two tries in win over Namibia.

13: Vereniki Goneva (Fiji)

Leicester wing showcased his skills in going over against Wales in Cardiff.

12: Lepani Botia (Fiji)

Powerful centre featured in only two pool games but was an awesome sight in full flow.

11: DTH van der Merwe (Canada)

Scarlets new boy scored try in each and every one of Canada’s pool defeats.

10: Theuns Kotze (Namibia)

Became his country’s leading World Cup scorer and powered over against Georgia.

9: Fumiaki Tanaka (Japan)

Charming scrum-half, one of inspirations behind Cherry Blossoms’ superb tournament.

1: Mikheil Nariashvili (Georgia)

One of the leading loose-head props, dominating scrum in impressive fashion.

2: Shota Horie (Japan)

Versatile hooker overcame neck injury to play crucial part for Eddie Jones’ side.

3: Manasa Saulo (Fiji)

Bearded tight head superb against Wales before earning 10-week ban for stamping.

4: Konstantin Mikautadze (Georgia)

Imposing Toulon lock played part in Georgia’s best World Cup showing.

5: Leone Nakarawa (Fiji)

Pacy Glasgow colossus led way in offloads and turnovers with stylish performances.

6: Michael Leitch (Japan) Captained from front with leadership and execution. 7: Mamuka Gorgodze (Georgia)

Went over twice and was awarded man of match against New Zealand.

8: Amanaki Lelei Mafi (Japan)

Overcame hip injury to score twice and was immense in win against South Africa.