Bastien Barbier

This flamboyant Belgian wingback combines explosive acceleration with a rock-solid ability to block absolutely everything in his path. After recovering from a gruesome shattered bicep suffered during a high-stakes arm-wrestling match, he channelled that trauma into unmatched intensity, despite his tendency to sometimes freeze during critical tackles. He patrols the flank with a blend of raw power and nonchalant style that makes him impossible to ignore.