Certain players have put in standout efforts during the 2023 rugby season, including the Springboks' record-breaking win at the Rugby World Cup. Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, and Fiji also had notable successes.
The 2023 season was dominated by the Rugby World Cup which the Springboks won for a record-breaking fourth time. Certain players stood out during this incredible year of rugby. Ireland clinched a Grand Slam Six Nations and held the No 1 ranking for much of the year. New Zealand continued their domination of the Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup. Scotland retained the Calcutta Cup but couldn't upstage Ireland and the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup .
Fiji had a successful Rugby World Cup and also defeated England at Twickenham. France, led by Antoine Dupont, had a strong performance but lost to the Springboks in the World Cup quarter-finals. Hugo Keenan of Ireland stood out as a fullback
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