4. Bundee Aki

AGE ON ARRIVAL IN 2014: 24 THIRD SEASON, 58+1 APPS

The Kiwi centre has been a revelation in the Connacht midfield, his rumbustiousness a cornerstone of the momentum that carried the province to a first ever trophy last May. Has had injury and discipline issues this term but is signed until 2020 and will be Irisheligible for next November’s Test series.