World rugby union Test halfbacks ranked ahead of week two of autumn series

World rugby union Test halfbacks ranked ahead of week two of autumn series. The Scots, Welsh, Irish, South Africa, French and English are playing rugby this week. Scrumhalves are the most important player in the game. They are also the flashpoints for their fans' passions.

World rugby union Test halfbacks ranked ahead of week two of autumn series. Any scrumhalf playing behind a French or South African pack has a bit of an edge over an Aussie scrumsman.

Brad Weber is quick and compact. He has never lacked for confidence and is well-liked by teammates.

Jake Gordon has a better two-way pass than Tate McDermott. Jake Gordon probably has tighter trajectory than Nic White. Nic white has better props Matt Gibbon and Tom Robertson.

Tomos Williams is ranked 11th in the world for Test halfbacks ahead of week two of autumn series. Wales are not sweeping any team aside at the moment, but stay in fight by reducing their own errors.

Ali Price made Team of the Week last week. He is a coach's delight because he will execute a game plan without worry. With Finn Russell banished, Price carries more of a burden to call the plays.

Faf de Klerk is ranked No 9 ahead of week two of autumn series. He is a dynamo of aggression, particularly on defence. De Klersk has just had a honeymoon.

Ben Youngs is back playing Test rugby for England. He will play against Argentina's loose trio. Jack van Poortvliet could replace him if he has a poor game.

Jamison Gibson-Park is ranked 7th in the world rugby union Test halfbacks ahead of week two of autumn series. He has just returned from injury and will be on the bench.

Gonzalo Bertranou was a delight to watch in the Pumas’ wins this year. He has a stop-start style which baffles pillar and post defenders.

Nic White relishes every challenge and game within the game. He is annoying to some and pugnacious to others. White has the best kick of all the current nines.

Conor Murray is ranked No. 4 in the world. He will play for Ireland against the current world champions. His opposite number is a decade younger and has more experience.

Jaden Hendrickse is ranked No 3 in the world at rugby union Test halfbacks ahead of week two of autumn series. He has wrested the starting jersey from de Klerk and shows no signs of relinquishing it.

Aaron Smith will surpass Dan Carter as most capped All Black back ever. He has 113 caps, almost all excellent Tests. Every team would slot him into their 23 except France and maybe South Africa. He still has the sweetest pass from the deck in the game.

Antoine Dupont is the world's best scrumhalf ahead of the autumn international. The Wallabies will try to clog Dupon's support lines and flood the carry zone with bodies.   The team consists of Gregory Alldritt, Charles Ollivon, Anthony Jelonch, Cameron Woki, Uini Atonio, Julien Marchand, and Cyril Baille.

World rugby union Test halfbacks ranked ahead of week two of autumn series.