A Northerner's Perspective

2015 is a big year for rugby, no less because the eighth World Cup will be held on home soil. This means that it’s the time of year where I take a punt and predict some young players who could shine in their respective countries over the next twelve months.

All countries are in the Top 10 of the World Rugby rankings.

Facundo Isa (Argentina)

A 21-year-old who has featured for every Argentine age-group and was on Toulon’s books for a while, Isa turned heads after playing out of his skin in his third cap, an 18-13 victory over France. An extremely physical flanker, Isa is superb at the breakdown prompting Will Greenwood to tweet this:

Remember this name Facundo Isa – from Santiago Lawn Tennis Club – Back row 20 years old – unbelievable performance in Paris @SkySports — Will Greenwood (@WillGreenwood) November 24, 2014

Sean McMahon (Australia)

While Big Will…