BORDERER Stuart Hogg has capped off a memorable year by being named in World Rugby’s Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year.
The Exeter Chief’s full-back led Scotland to Six Nations away wins over England and France and a victory over Australia in the Autumn Nations Series.
He also skippered the British and Irish Lions in their tour of South Africa.
Earlier this year he became Scotland’s record try-scorer of all time on 25, one clear of Ian Smith and fellow Hawick man Tony Stanger.
He also became the most capped full-back in tier-one men’s Test rugby.
Hogg is the only Scot to make the team.
The panel which picked the dream team comprised Maggie Alphonsi (Eng), Fiona Coghlan (Ire), Thierry Dusautoir (Fra), George Gregan (Aus), Richie McCaw (NZ), Brian O’Driscoll (Ire), Melodie Robinson (NZ) John Smit (SA), Clive Woodward (Eng).
The World Rugby Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year: 15. Stuart Hogg (Sco); 14. Will Jordan (NZ), 13. Lukhanyo Am (SA), 12. Samu Kerevi (Aus), 11. Makazole Mapimpi (SA); 10. Beauden Barrett (NZ), 9. Antoine Dupont (Fra); 1. Wyn Jones (Wales), 2. Malcolm Marx (SA), 3. Tadhg Furlong (Ire), 4. Maro Itoje (Eng), 5. Eben Etzebeth (SA), 6. Siya Kolisi (SA), 7. Michael Hooper (Aus), 8. Ardie Savea (NZ).
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