The 12 biggest breakout talents in world rugby pushing to be World Cup bolters: England's Northampton duo, the Springbok fly-half who took on Beauden Barrett, Finn Russell's Scotland successor and Australia's 'generational talent'

With the 2027 Rugby World Cup approximately 12 months away, Daily Mail Sport's Alex Bywater has identified 12 emerging young talents with the potential to become major stars on the world stage. The list includes a Northampton duo representing England, a Springbok fly-half who faced Beauden Barrett, a player tipped as Finn Russell's successor for Scotland, and an Australian described as a 'generational talent.' The feature highlights the next generation of rugby players expected to break through at the upcoming tournament.