Top 10 number eights in rugby: Springboks enforcer tops chart from All Blacks great and Ireland's returning talisman

Planet Rugby has released a ranking of the top 10 number eights in world rugby, with a Springboks enforcer claiming the top spot ahead of an All Blacks great and Ireland's returning talisman. The list highlights the best players currently performing in the number eight position across international rugby. The rankings draw attention to standout performers from South Africa, New Zealand, and Ireland among the world's elite back-row forwards.