The tournament drew to a close on Saturday night with South Africa beating New Zealand in the final
The Press Association's Rugby World Cup team of the tournament has been announced and it features just two Irish players.
Bundee Aki and Tadhg Beirne are the two Irish representatives in a team dominated by New Zealand. The side was named before Saturday's final and can be seen in full below:14. Damian Penaud : Daredevil wing who topped the try-scoring chart until Will Jordan ran amok against Argentina.12. Bundee Aki : A player of the tournament candidate through his powerful running, clever lines and slick footwork.
10. Richie Mo’unga : The game’s most complete fly-half with the creativity to match his game management.1. Ox Nche : The Springboks’ strongest scrummager may be on the bench but what an impact he makes. 3. Ben Tameifuna : Monster tighthead prop weighing in at 23st 11lbs yet has the carrying prowess to match his scrummaging.
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