Inspirational Italian captain Michele Lamaro was one of the standout performers in the Six Nations, leading his team to a memorable campaign with two wins. As we reflect on the 2024 tournament, let's take a closer look at the top players in the competition.

With an incredible 103 tackles, Lamaro topped the charts in this category, averaging over 25 tackles per game. This impressive feat not only led his team to success but also made history as the highest tackle count in Six Nations history, surpassing Jonny Gray's record of 100 in 2018.

In second place for most tackles was Wales captain Dafydd Jenkins with 79, followed closely by teammate Tommy Reffell with 78. Italian Niccolo Cannone and Scotland's Scott Cummings rounded out the top five with 73 and 72 tackles respectively.

When it came to breakdown steals, Welshman Tommy 'turnover' Reffell was the undisputed champion with eight steals in five Tests. His dominance in this area was unmatched, with England's Sam Underhill coming in second with four steals.

In terms of carries, England's Ben Earl continued to shine, leading the statistics with 73 carries.

His powerful presence on the field and attacking prowess were evident throughout the championship.

When it came to points, France's Thomas Ramos emerged as the top scorer with 63 points, surpassing Scot Finn Russell who finished with 55 points. In the try-scoring department, Ireland's Dan Sheehan and Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe both notched five tries each, with all-action Ireland star James Lowe close behind with four tries.

It was a thrilling Six Nations tournament with standout performances from top players across the board, showcasing the best of European rugby talent.