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Opta's Women's Six Nations 2026 Team of the Tournament Revealed

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France dominated Opta's Women's Six Nations 2026 team of the tournament with five selections, reflecting their championship-winning campaign. The backline featured emerging talents like 21-year-old Pauline Barrat, who ranked second in metres gained with 523 and led all players with 12 line break assists. Anais Grando claimed the wing spot as France's top try-scorer with five tries, while Meg Jones captained England from centre.

Zoe Harrison earned the fly-half jersey despite strong competition, showcasing exceptional goal-kicking with a 94% success rate from 31 attempts. Her 100% passing accuracy and eight line break assists unlocked England's attacking potential. Amy Cokayne's six tries and 98% line-out success rate anchored England's set-piece dominance, while Sarah Bern's five tries from prop demonstrated her unstoppable short-range power.

Aoife Wafer's remarkable all-round performance saw her top the charts with 79 carries and 174 metres-in-contact, earning her place alongside Erin King's relentless work rate. France's Pauline Bourdon Sansus orchestrated nine tries from scrum-half, the most of any player. This team reflects a tournament where attacking flair and statistical excellence converged, with France's emerging stars setting new standards for women's rugby.