Best Fly-Halves 2024: Top 10 Rankings!

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Best Fly-Halves 2024: Top 10 Rankings!
Today we're looking at the best 10 fly halves in world rugby today. This is a tough call as there's so many amazing 10's playing in the game today. Do you agree with my selections? Let me know who you think I've missed out in the comments! I'll see ya there!
00:30 - George Ford
01:17 - Jack Crowley
01:54 - Marcus Smith
02:34 - Damian McKenzie
03:10 - Manie Libbock
03:50 - Handre Pollard
04:26 - Owen Farrell
05:23 - Romain Ntamack
05:59 - Finn Russell
06:54 - Richie Mo'Unga
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[@rugbybuzz]

Who makes your Top 10??? 👇

[@sazimorake]

1.Handre Pollard 2.Richie Mounga 3.Damian Mc 4.Fin Russel 5. Manie libbok My top five

[@thegreytone]

International 1. Manie Libbok 2. Richie Mo'unga 3. Damian McKenzie tho playing mostly fullback 4. Handré Pollard 5. Beauden Barrett 6. Marcus Smith -still can't get Kurt-lee Arendse's step out of my head 7. Thomas Ramos 8. Owen Farrell 9. Romain Ntamack 10. Finn Russell

[@Ruby-Ann-jj5xm]

My top 10 is your top 10 bc these fly half versions are unbelievably and they all play makers💯❤️‍🔥

[@rugbybuzz]

I've got a world XV coming out this week...let's see how that goes down 🤣

[@user-wm1fg6ul8n]

How is Pollard only 5? Isn't he like the biggest reason the springboks won the world cup? Fucken hell why can't us northerners just see the truth and appreciate the game!

[@matpaps]

Pollard is the definition of a clutch player. Would still not rate him better than Mo'unga, but definitely better than Farell in 2023

[@TheBloodSportExpress]

​@@matpapsfarrel is the second highest test point scorer of all time, only behind dan carter. Pollard plays for a much better team.

[@matpaps]

@@TheBloodSportExpress if it was an all time best, I'd agree on Farell being closer to the top than Pollard. As I said, last year, Farell was not better than Pollard. He was even benched

[@sazimorake]

Handré Pollard should be top 3

[@derikbierman4577]

You must be crazy to put Farrel ahead of Pollard. I mean how many world cups do you need to win ?

[@matpaps]

Though I'd agree that Pollard would be higher in my list (2), I don't think you have to win a RWC to be the best at your post. Or are you saying that Vermeulen or Wiese is better than Savea ? That De Klerk is better than Dupont ? Mo'unga is definitely the best 10 now, but he has no WC trophy on his shelf.

[@rugbybuzz]

Agree! Who's in your Top 10?

[@matpaps]

​@@rugbybuzz Taking 2023 as a reference 1. Richie Mo'unga (most line breaks of 2023, and amazing performance in the World Cup) 2. Ntamack (one less line break than Mo'unga...with half the year injured) 3. Pollard (because ice in his veins) 4. Russell (Though quite the attacker, he's lacking the end-game management and consistency of the other 3) 5. Manie Libbok 'cause his attacking skills are superb 6. Ramos (sorry, but if you want a 10 that can set chaos in opposing lines, he's your guy) 7. McKenzie 8. Marcus Smith 9. Jalibert 10. Ford To be frank, the top 3 could be swapped any time, it's a very close match. I've put Pollard back because although he's made SA win 3 times, it was not the main reason of those victories. Just being ice cold and good in front of the post does not make you a excellent 10. Also, SA did not win because Pollard : they won because Etzebeth, Marx, Ox, Mbonambi, Arendse, Kolbe...Rassie (ffs that guy is a wizard). They did not "crush" everyone, they outplayed and outsmarted everyone, and for this, they are the well deserved RWC champions IMO. Owen Farell was just not that last year, sincerely hope that he'll come back to his top this year.

[@rugbybuzz]

It’s hard to argue with that! Great list 💪🏻

[@rugbybuzz]

I've got a world XV coming out this week...let's see how that goes down 🤣

[@jacqloock]

Depends on the game. If it’s a WC playoff every coach in the world would take Pollard and anyone who says otherwise needs their head examined.

[@rugbybuzz]

True...he is a BIG game player!

[@cops1430]

How is Farrel ahead of Dmc and Pollard?

[@rugbybuzz]

What's your Top 10?

[@henrypretorius1440]

I don't think it really matters who is the top fly half all of these players are world class 💪🏻

[@rugbybuzz]

Well said sir!

[@user-ve4vb4vp1h]

You gotta be joking one and 2 are Pollard and mounga .Love how u put all these other flyhalfs who are excellent but won no trophies yet .

[@Kartal-tp8qq]

Why would he be joking?

[@jeanm27]

Comparing Pollard to this list is an insult if he is not at Nr 1. Muanga Crumbled under pressure in the final, Ferrall is a yellow card away from being a liability, Finn das nullified during the RWC and Scotland went down because their game was planned around Finns game only. Pollard is more than a kicker, because he structures defence while at the same time looking to exploit opportunities to break opposition defence

[@rugbybuzz]

Who's in your Top 10?

[@nicogoliath4902]

What are you talking about. You did see him set up a try for Aaron Smith even though the try didn't stand.

[@thegreytone]

​@@nicogoliath4902 yeah, he out ran De Allende and Damian were left isolated against both Richie to whom De Allende couldn't catch up with and Mark Telea'a and Aaron Smith were also a supporting runner. Springboks love leaving one player to defend against 2 or 3.

[@rugbybuzz]

I've got a world XV coming out this week...let's see how that goes down 🤣

[@hamishjames2341]

Jalibert is seriously underrated

[@rugbybuzz]

True!!! I couldn't put everyone in! Really tough to choose just 10!

[@thegreytone]

Jalibert couldn't get pass Libbok in the quarter finals but he left Pollard chasing shadows in the second half though coming fresh from the bench.

[@KeanuGrobbelaar]

Inpossible that Mannie Libok is one of the best

[@rugbybuzz]

I've got a world XV coming out this week...let's see how that goes down 🤣

[@laimfriel1949]

Why is pollard at 5 he should be atleat number 2 he is the reason the springboks won he can kick well under pressure

[@iallso1]

While you would be grateful to have any of the top five in your team, which one you choose, I think, comes down to how you want your team to play, and probably who you have playing around them. I would put Pollard and Mo'unga as the top 2.

[@rugbybuzz]

I've got a world XV coming out this week...let's see how that goes down 🤣

[@Galaxygacha-ir5ko]

Its not easy to pick the order but agree hands-down Richie Mo'unga and Finn Russel are exceptional fly-halves. As a South African , myself and many others generally don't have a bias towards individual player rankings. Our team plays as a unit and they are measured against how well the fit into their positions. Anyways, thanks for the vid!

[@rugbybuzz]

I've got a world XV coming out this week...let's see how that goes down 🤣

[@Galaxygacha-ir5ko]

@@rugbybuzz Cool.. looking forward to it...

[@LuisAndrade-vg1hf]

Sudáfrica is playing in another level !

[@acadoe]

I reckon Siya Masuku will be on this list soon.

[@rugbybuzz]

Great shout! Maybe the 2025 List?

[@acadoe]

@@rugbybuzz If he gets a solid run in the Bok jersey, it's possible 🤞🏾

[@thegreytone]

​@@acadoe can't wait for him to go up against the All Blacks with Damian The Wizard McKenzie as his opposition.

[@Theodupreez]

Not a bad list, although in my list Manie Libbok is at least top 5, and Sacha Feinberg-Mgomezulu will be on the list soon. He is yet to play for the Springboks, as is Siya Masuku, but two exciting prospects to watch. I get the feeling that a good portion of the list makes it on reputation alone and not on recent form.

[@rugbybuzz]

I've got a world XV coming out this week...let's see how that goes down 🤣

[@CG-or1re]

i'd still back b barrett to get into this list, let's see how the next 18 months goes

[@huwvicary8161]

Boooooom 🔥 Fire list!!! Not sure about Crowley but I can see why he’s in there!

[@rugbybuzz]

Who would you have instead???

[@subbie5498]

​@@rugbybuzzlibbok better than pollard in terms of assists tackle positioning pace and general kicking he kicks in the corner to touch better than pollard the only thing pollard can do over him is goalkick.

[@hamishjames2341]

​@@rugbybuzzjalibert

[@karasucrowley]

Well he can actually kick off the tee unlike at least one other player in the list. And he is only a kid so he will get better.

[@AD-zcvnt]

The most exciting flyhalfs or the ones with the highest ceiling inho is Jack Crowley & Finn Smith with a few young french flyhalfs in the making. The game is going to get very exciting when they mature.

[@rugbybuzz]

Finn Smith - wowza…Farrell 2.0 with more flair! He has everything imo! I hope he’ll be starting for England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (I’ve fallen out of love with M.Smith a little…against the big boys he’s out of his depth imo) Crowley is only going to get better…huge shoes to fill but it’s his time and he’s so confident 👌🏻 Issues for Ireland if he picks up an injury? I think theres a gulf in quality between Crowley and their other fly halves…one position Ireland aren’t STACKED with talent…Exciting times ahead!!!

[@rugbybuzz]

I've got a world XV coming out this week...let's see how that goes down 🤣

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

Pollard is more constrained by a game plan than the rest. Would look a lot more impressive if he played for NZ. Beauden Barret would be my dream team 10. I was so thankful when they moved him to 15.

[@jksinorbit]

I know who I want at 10 in a big game.... Pollard. After that it's Mounga.

[@rugbybuzz]

Mo'unga to start...Pollard to come on and finish it? 🤔

[@OscarOSullivan]

You should have used for Jack Crowley his drop goal against Leinster in the 77th minute of the 2023 URC semi final

[@crispy0859]

how is farrell above pollard

[@rugbybuzz]

I've got a world XV coming out this week...let's see how that goes down 🤣

[@irelandfan1234]

1-Richie Mo’unga 2-Finn Russell 3-Handre Pollard 4-Romain Ntamack 5-Marcus Smith 6-Beauden Barrett 7-Damian McKenzie 8-Manie Libbok 9-Jack Crowley 10-Paolo Garbisi

[@thomasVA9707]

I agree with your list although its very difficult to rank the numbers, i would have russel higher, russel would be no 1 if he had a stronger team. Pollard is a 3 for sure, yeah he doest break line like he used to but he is a freakin general with decision making and keeping cool as ice under pressure and that is most important if a flyhalf has a great team. Glad you got farrel there, he needs more credit 🇿🇦

[@rugbybuzz]

Woooooow I thought I would get roasted for Farrell so high...but agree he gets nowhere near enough credit! Hope he goes well at racing 92 next season! Agree as well with Russell...the Top 3 could go either way for me!

[@thomasVA9707]

@@rugbybuzz Farrel reminds me of Butch James, he was also one of my favorites that got dissed alot, cool as a cucumber with a VERY cocky attitude, he didnt give two shits if he made a mistake, hard as nails, dirty as the old rugby players but most importantly a fkn rock solid 10 that causes havoc to the other side and is a brilliant kicker

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

@@rugbybuzzI feel the English don’t fully appreciate Farrel. He has many of the attributes of a good 12 where he has played.

[@rugbybuzz]

I've got a world XV coming out this week...let's see how that goes down 🤣

[@absymonds]

Beauden Barrett is where....

[@rugbybuzz]

I know...I had to leave some epic players out! What's your Top 10???

[@marchennink]

Bro... South Africans will grow your channel!

[@rugbybuzz]

I didn’t expect this many SA’s to watch the content! Love it!!! I’m unbiased and go with what I think 💪🏻 Who makes your Top 10?

[@MrVaneurin]

polard @ 1

[@Nicolene-uy1jf]

Handre pollard should be atleast top 2 cause he's kicking is phenomenal and he has the ability to change the game and JESUS IS KING

[@romainviry3185]

1. NTamack because I m a biased French and his father was a fav player (and he s reaaally good) 2. Mo’unga 3. Russ but I would not want him as my fly half. 4. Pollard because he s just a pain .. can t really argue with the top 10, Jalibert is a toss up , I ll wait for Farell to play in top 14 to rate him this high

[@rugbybuzz]

Thanks man! Another Video dropping today!

[@hlumelomtimba2059]

Great list 👍🏽

[@rugbybuzz]

Thanks!!! Appreciate it! I'll be uploading 2 videos a week! Stay tuned for more!

[@rugbybuzz]

I've got a world XV coming out this week...let's see how that goes down 🤣

[@jacqloock]

Finn Russell is the Le Tissier of rugby. Pollard is the Brady of rugby. Richie Rich is the Kane of rugby. Farrell is the Stuart Pearce of rugby. DMac is the Dybala of rugby.

[@rugbybuzz]

Ooh love this!!!

[@nicogoliath4902]

No doudt Richie is the best Flyhalf in the world

[@rugbybuzz]

I've got a world XV coming out this week...let's see how that goes down 🤣

[@brevinslamdill9899]

Pollard is actually a 3 times world cup winner...(Under 21)This is more of a popularity contest...😂😂😂

[@brevinslamdill9899]

Number 1 lost it for NZ in the final...😂😂😂

[@rugbybuzz]

😂

[@rugbybuzz]

haaaaaaaaaaaarsh 🤣

[@SpiderZombie-no4bd]

What about Ben Donaldson and Carter gorden

[@rugbybuzz]

Neither have proved it on the big stage for me...also Gordon is off to the NRL...not a good time for domestic Aussie rugby

[@user-no4kz9zm4c]

You missed out B.Barrett entirely a three time world player of the year at fly half Also H.Polland should be higher ranked along with G.Ford The truth is there is not alot of difference between the top 10 in terms of skills and game management

[@Kartal-tp8qq]

The disrespect to Mounga is crazy in the comments

[@rugbybuzz]

🤯

[@revanomichael]

Pollard at 5? Definitely not subscribing to this idiotic channel 🤣

[@rugbybuzz]

Wow thank you so much for your kind words!

[@antonnortje872]

pollard should be 1 the world cup shows it

[@DM-rp9ik]

Top rugby at Sale Sharks? ah here come on

[@rugbybuzz]

So not in your Top 10? Who makes yours?

[@jeremyreid9582]

If the N.Hemisphere referees had penalised owen appropriately, he would not have played as many games and he would have received a greater number of yellow and red cards.

[@patrickchilds2987]

So your saying that Farrell was reffed OK by SH refs and not by NH refs. How many cards do you think he should have received that he didn't because of NH refs ? Why would an Irish or French ref be more liienient on Farrell than a Kiwi or an Australian ref ? Is a Bok player less likely to get carded by a NH ref than a SH ref as well ? Why do you think that?

[@kevinowen4824]

how is the dirtiest player on the planet even in the top 10??? Farrell of course

[@patrickchilds2987]

Dirtiest player on the planet 😁😁😁😁 Are you seriously ranking shoulder tackling in ranking dirty play above eye gouging , stamping, head butting , biting in and deliberate head contact . Have you ever played rugby? I doubt Farrell would even make the current top 50 dirtiest players .

[@ricardocarvalho1290]

Farrel is where he is because he is dirty. End of story!

[@rugbybuzz]

😱

[@patrickchilds2987]

Farrell just signed for Racing and now the highest paid player in the game . Cry more 😂😂

[@matthewlombard4387]

Pollard is by far no1?? x2 World Cups? You smoking mate??

[@rugbybuzz]

Faf de Klerk has won 2 world cups...does that make him the best No.9? 👀

[@patrickchilds2987]

Rwc are won by teams . Being part of a rwc winning team does not necessarily mean you are the best player in that position . Why would it

[@thegreytone]

​@@rugbybuzz Aaron Smith are the best number 9.

[@rugbybuzz]

👀

[@stephencourt5784]

Jack Crowley ahead of Ford dont think so

[@rugbybuzz]

I've got a world XV coming out this week...let's see how that goes down 🤣

[@faampie]

Must be an AI generated list. No way this was made by any person that actually watch rugby.

[@rugbybuzz]

Haha this was based on a list from one of the biggest rugby KZbinrs who is a rugby fanatic 😂 So maybe they’re AI? 😂 If not this list…who makes your Top 10?

[@rugbybuzz]

I've got a world XV coming out this week...let's see how that goes down 🤣

[@numabertrand1737]

1- N'tamack 2- Jalibert 3- Ramos (when not playing 15)

[@rugbybuzz]

Are you French? 🤣 There's a case for this though!!! All quality 10's on their day!

[@leo20245]

Pollard way ahead of the rest

[@leblue23]

Rugby buzz you Don't know anything about Rugby Pollard is number 1 always.

[@rugbybuzz]

That’s your opinion buddy! 💪🏻

[@stephaneguichard8306]

Finn Russel n°2? You're drunk…

[@rugbybuzz]

Should he be No.1 then? 👀

[@stephaneguichard8306]

@@rugbybuzz 5, 6, 7 perhaps.

[@rugbybuzz]

I've got a world XV coming out this week...let's see how that goes down 🤣

[@TheWynM]

Your list is a joke. Pollards bmt puts him first by far

[@rugbybuzz]

What's your Top 10?

[@TheWynM]

@@rugbybuzz Thank you, you are kind! I was a bit dramatic. Please forgive me 😂 You’re list is excellent, just Pollard number 1 because off bmt in both RW cups SA won. 🫡

[@rugbybuzz]

haha! Love the passion! There's a very good argument for Pollard to be No.1...this was just my opinion :) I have a World XV video dropping this week ✨

[@jeremyhodges2536]

pollard should be higher, Richie should be lower simply on world cup form.... Both SA fly haves should be in the top 5, Farrell should not be in at all

[@nicogoliath4902]

Richie ripped Ireland defence to pieces in the qaurterfinal and ripped the Boks defence to pieces in the WC final absolute assasin. He clearly is a prodigy

[@revanomichael]

@@nicogoliath4902 hahahaha he ripped the boks defence but still hasn't won a single world cup in his life. And he missed an important kick that could have won them the game. Pollard is better by two whole world cups!!!

[@TheBloodSportExpress]

Farrel is the second highest test point scorer of all time second only to dan carter. If owen farrel played for south africa, he would also have two world cups

[@rugbybuzz]

I've got a world XV coming out this week...let's see how that goes down 🤣

[@Stefaans007]

What a waste of 8 minutes of my life

[@rugbybuzz]

haha thank you for your kind words!

[@rugbybuzz]

I've got a world XV coming out this week...let's see how that goes down 🤣

[@ericishekwene3457]

1. Russel 2. Pollard 3. Smith

[@vertz1984]

Hell nah