Rugby World Cup 2021 (played in 2022) has delivered plenty of standout performances as moves into the knockout stages.
Whilst it has been void of a major upset, the tournament has delivered an exciting brand of Rugby across the three weekends of triple-headers.
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New Zealand have delighted home crowds with three dominant performances whilst the likes of England and Canada have cemented their status as contenders.
Along with this, the emergence of Fiji and Japan have been a welcome revelation, just in time for the WXV competition next year.
Rugby.com.au looks at the standout players from the group stages.
1. Hope Rogers
Rogers' status as one of the best looseheads in the world continues to be cemented after a series of strong performances for the USA.
The loosehead was arguable America's best in their defeat to Italy whilst her charging run to set up Jenny Detiveaux's try helped seal the win against Japan.
This coupled with a dominant showing at scrum time helps secure her spot in the side.
2. Emily Tuttosi
Tuttosi has emerged as a try-scoring machine at the back of an all-powerful Canadian pack.
The hooker finished the opening match as a deserving player of the match following a hat-trick against Japan, twice off the back of rolling mauls.
She added three further in the final two games, emerging as a key piece for a Canadian side flying under the radar.
3. Siteri Rasolea
Rasolea will go back to Fiji as a hero after an inspirational showing during their maiden Rugby World Cup victory over South Africa.
The Fijian bulldozed her way through the defence to set up the game-winning try, whilst she tried to will their side into the contest against France.
4. Abbie Ward
Ward just edges out English teammate Zoe Aldcroft as the pair provided solid and reliable service to their pack.
The lock saluted during their rout against Fiji, backing it up the following week as she was one of the standout players during their win over France.
England's depth in the second row was on full display in the final game of the tournament as Rosie Galligan had a breakout game, finishing with a hat-trick with Ward and Aldcroft on the sidelines.
5. Chelsea Bremner
Chelsea Bremner has emerged as an integral player in the Black Ferns' chances as they push for a title on home soil.
Bremner was one of several standouts in the wins over the Wallaroos and Wales, rested for the final game against Scotland.
However, her impressive work rate was enough to secure her selection over the likes of Aldcroft and French standout Madoussou Fall.
6. Aseza Hele
This team is taking a leaf out of the Brumbies and playing two eights in the back row, such is the depth at the position.
It was just too tough to leave out Aseza Hele, with the South African emerging as the breakout player of the tournament.
Hele is a brutal runner of the play that proved she can match it with the best and can emerge as the central player to help take the women's program into the future.
Alex Matthews was once again solid for England whilst Emily Chancellor continues to deliver strong performances for the Wallaroos.
7. Alex Calendar
Calendar has been a workhorse for Wales throughout their tough group stages.
The flanker leads the tournament with an incredible 62 tackles from three games, including 28 against the Wallaroos.
8. Grace Hamilton
The toughest choice in this entire team but Grace Hamilton just did enough to edge out Canadian counterpart Sophie de Goede.
Hamilton has been at her deadly best throughout the tournament, setting the tempo against the Black Ferns to help inspire them to an early lead.
She then backed it up against Scotland, unlucky not to be player of the match, and was by far the best on the ground during their hard-fought victory over Wales.
9. Megumi Abe
The Japanese scrumhalf has emerged as a cult hero as Japan showed they can match it with the best.
Standing at 4ft 9inches, Abe threw her body into the contest against Canada before stunning the USA with an early try.
France's Laure Sansus would've likely earned selection had it not been for injury, with replacement (and partner) Pauline Bourdon picking up where she left off against Fiji.
10. Ruahei Demant
Demant remains one of the key leaders for the Black Ferns, marshalling the backline around the park with ease.
Her presence against the Wallaroos was calming as they racked up 41 unanswered points.
Demant backed this up with a player-of-the-match performance against Wales as the flyhalf has relished the added responsibility of co-captaining alongside Kennedy Simon
11. Portia Woodman
Portia Woodman continues to remind everyone why she is one of the most dangerous players in World Rugby.
The winger's remarkable ability to find the line was on full display against the Wallaroos as her hat-trick helped turned the tide and secure the important bonus-point victory.
Woodman backed this up with a double against Wales, winning the close call over teammate Ruby Tui
12. Sesenieli Donu
Another Fijian that has had their stocks completely raised by the Rugby World Cup.
Donu lit up the crowd on opening day as her impressive offloading game gave England troubles.
The inside centre then backed it up to help Fiji to their first ever win over South Africa.
Italian Beatrice Rigoni once again shows her world-class talent whilst the likes of Sharni Williams and Helena Rowland remain integral to their respective teams.
13. Sylvia Brunt
Brunt leads the latest generation of Black Ferns to take over the world stage.
She was incredible against the Wallaroos before crossing for a double against Wales.
14. Bienne Terita
Speaking of young guns firing, Terita has picked up where she left off on Test debut with three consistently impressive performances.
The Sevens convert sparked the Wallaroos with a quick double against New Zealand whilst her try against Scotland started the comeback.
Heer aerial prowess is also incredible to watch as the 19-year-old continues to finds her feet on the world stage
15. Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi
Minuzzi has been rock solid for Italy at the back to help secure their spot in the quarter-finals for the first time ever.
The fullback scored one of the tries of the tournament against Canada, racing away from the defence in the first 40 seconds.
She also opened the scoring in their 22-10 win over the USA, holding out Black Ferns' Renee Holmes.
