Overview
- World Rugby released its annual XV following the November window on November 25.
- South Africa leads the selection with six players, including Malcolm Marx, who was also named player of the year.
- England and Australia each have two players, Ireland has one, New Zealand has two, France has one, and Scotland has one, with no place for any Argentine.
- Los Pumas ended 2025 ranked sixth after beating the All Blacks at home for the first time and posting wins over Australia, Scotland and Wales, securing seeded status for the 2027 World Cup draw.
- The absence of Argentine names has raised questions about selection criteria as the team closes the year with an away test at Twickenham.