Summary
The article discusses selections by BBC pundits for their ideal teams in the 2026 Six Nations rugby tournament. France won the Six Nations title with a dramatic last-minute win against England. Former players Sam Warburton and John Barclay shared their picks for the best players of the tournament, but some notable French players, like Antoine Dupont, were not chosen.
Key Facts
- France won the 2026 Six Nations rugby title.
- Sam Warburton and John Barclay are former rugby captains who discussed their team selections on BBC Rugby Special.
- Antoine Dupont, France's captain, was not selected as the best scrum-half by the pundits.
- Only one player from England was chosen by Sam Warburton.
- Scotland’s Finn Russell was acknowledged but did not make it into the selected team.
- Rhys Carre from Wales was highlighted as a standout player.
- Dewi Lake from Wales was praised for his high performance in multiple areas, like tackles and ball handling.
- Italy's Simone Ferrari was noted for his exceptional performance in scrummaging.
