The honours keep coming for Tadhg Furlong after the Irish prop was named in French publication L'Equipe's Team of the Year. It caps a stellar 2021 for the Wexford man, who was also named at tighthead in the World Rugby Dream Team. Furlong returned from a long spell out injured midway through the Six Nations last spring and helped spark an immediate revival for Ireland. The 29-year-old is the sole Irish representative on the team, with New Zealand leading the way with New Zealand and France leading the way with four each, while South Africa have three. Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)4.

Source: Irish Independent December 25, 2021 11:14 UTC