Owen Farrell runs the ball for the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand last year. Photo: Getty ImagesEngland playmaker Owen Farrell is the best rugby player in the world according to Rugby World magazine with only two All Blacks making the top 10. Farrell played a vital role in England's Six Nations title in 2017, as well as the British and Irish Lions' a drawn series with the All Blacks last season. He also led club side Saracens to the European Rugby Champions Cup title in 2017, with an 28-17 win over Clermont. Black Ferns and sevens rugby stars Portia Woodman (26th) and Kelly Brazier (72nd) were also named in the top 100.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 03, 2018 00:33 UTC