Two Cents: Five players who have shone in the Autumn Nations Series

Two Cents picks five players who have shone in the Autumn Nations Series. Four of them are playing for their countries this weekend. The last full round of the series takes place next weekend, with two games.

Tadhg Beirne is a lock/loose forward for Ireland. He is the top turnover merchant in 2022 with 14 turnover points. Tadhgh can run as well, and he gets more metres per game than All Blacks' Scott Barrett.

Monty Ioane has shone in the Autumn Nations Series. He is the top player for clean breaks in 2022 with 11. Ioana is also just behind Scotland’s Duhan van der Merwe and Darcy Graham for defenders beaten with 30.

Eben Etzebeth has been a star player in the Autumn Nations Series. He has started every game this year in number four jersey. His stats are as impressive as his skill set. He is on the bench this week for the Boks. Etebeth is also imperious in air and has 44 lineout wins.

Cyril Baille has been exceptional for France this year. He is one of the best props in the world. Bailingle is out of France's clash against Japan. He has conceded only two penalties for the France team this season. Ellis Genge has chalked up 15 penalties. The next best prop is at least five offloads away from matches.

Savea has been in superb form for New Zealand in the Autumn Nations Series. Savea is lining up at number eight for the All Blacks this weekend. He will face Billy Vunipola in a match-up.