Attempts Ranking in the 2024 Autumn Nations Rugby Series
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Score Some Top Tries: The Ultimate 15-Pack from the Autumn Nations Series! Check out Quintin van Jaarsveld's pick of the best five-pointers from the 2024 Test season!
The year-end internationals wrapped up with Ireland taking a 22-19 win against the Wallabies, marking a thrilling finish to the 21-Test Autumn Nations Series. Southern and Northern Hemisphere sides faced off in this season's installment, delivering nothing but top-shelf entertainment.
Below are the 15 breathtaking tries that stole the show during the Test season:
15: Unstoppable DeterminationWatch out—Mark Tele'a's unyielding determination came through in the clutch, as he rounded the corner for a sensational try at Twickenham, securing a thrilling victory for the All Blacks with a successful conversion from Damian McKenzie.
14 Magic TouchIn a brilliant example of teamwork, Charles Ollivon charged down a kick, resulting in a turnover. From there, France moved the ball wide to Louis Bielle-Biarrey, who grabbed a grubber to score against Argentina.
13 Perfect Backdoor DeliveryAdam Hastings pulled off an exceptional backdoor delivery in Scotland's record-breaking victory over Fiji. Find out how he set South African-born Duhan van der Merwe up for a sensational try.
12 Visionary ArchitectWillie le Roux solidified his "Assist King" nickname with an impressive chip pass to Makazole Mapimpi, demonstrating great vision and precision in Murrayfield's snowy conditions.
11 Beat the DefendersJust when it seemed like Ireland would pull away, Juan Cruz Mallia's exceptional effort brought the Pumas right back into the game, showcasing a brilliant run to beat four defenders and score in Dublin.
10 Fijian FinishWales didn't stand a chance against Caleb Muntz's scorching solo try, which propelled Fiji to their first-ever victory over the Welsh in Cardiff.
9 Power and PaceDamian de Allende and Cheslin Kolbe displayed the perfect balance in South Africa's teamwork, with De Allende crashing through and finding Kolbe to score twice against England at Twickenham.
8 Wallabies' Slam SlammerScotland ended the Wallabies' outstanding Grand Slam hopes at Murrayfield, with Duane van der Merwe dashing through the line and offloading to Finn Russell for the scoring pass.
7 French FlairLes Bleus moved effortlessly into gear for this team try against Japan, with impeccable communication and skill on display. Don't miss Peato Mauvaka's crosskick, among other knocks-ons in this try!
6 Captain FantasticCaptain Harumichi Tatekawa led from the front in this exceptional try for Japan against France, showcasing why he is such a crucial figure for the Brave Blossoms.
5 Argentine AgilityBautista Delguy's stunning, evasive effort against Italy showcased Los Pumas' incredible agility, slipping tackles and stringing together offloads for an unforgettable try.
4 Georgian GraceGeorgia set the tone against Italy with Akaki Tabutsadze's opening try, demonstrating their ability to play phenomenal rugby against the Azzurri.
3 White HotEngland dominated from the opening whistle in their standout victory over Australia, with plenty of impressive passing and quick thinking highlighted in this first-ever Test try by Chandler Cunningham-South.
2 Last-Minute DramaTake a deep breath as we remember the Wallabies’ dramatic late-game comeback and Len Ikitau's game-winning chicken wing pass to Max Jorgensen, snatching a victory from the jaws of defeat against England at Twickenham.
1 New Kid on the BlockThe All Blacks put their skills on full display in their opening salvo against France, with winger Peter Lakai scoring his first-ever Test try in this stunning, fast-paced movement.
Quintin van Jaarsveld is a distinguished sports journalist with over 15 years of experience, as the former MDDA-Sanlam SA Local Sports Journalist of the Year and a three-time Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal Sports Journalist of the Year[2]. First place as the sports editor and Outstanding Journalist of the Year award winner at The Fever Media Group, followed by deputy editor at eHowzit, editor at SARugby.com, and senior writer at Rugby365.com, he has solidified his prestigious position in the world of sports journalism.
Enrichment Data:While the provided search results don't contain a definitive top 15 tries list specifically for the 2023 Autumn Nations Series, here's a synthesis of relevant highlights and context:
Key Matches & Notable Tries
- Ireland v New Zealand: A highlight-reel fixture mentioned in the results, though specific tries aren’t detailed[1]. Historically, matches between these teams produce high-quality moments.
- Australia’s Upset vs England: The Wallabies’ "signs of promise" during the 2024 Autumn Nations Series included an England victory[5], but similar intensity likely carried over from their competitive 2023 performances.
- Dramatic Finishes: Scotland’s 2025 Women’s Six Nations last-minute try against Italy (Fran McGhie)[4] exemplifies the caliber of try-scoring drama seen in recent international rugby, though not directly from the 2023 Autumn Nations.
Sources for Compiling a Top 15
- Official Broadcast Highlights: Matches like Ireland v New Zealand[1], England v South Africa, and France vs Wales typically feature on platforms like World Rugby’s YouTube or the Autumn Nations Series official channels.
- Team Social Media: Wales Rugby Union’s TikTok[3] and others often curate try compilations.
- Match Reports: Websites like RugbyPass[5] and Six Nations Rugby[4] provide post-match analyses that can help identify standout moments.
For a complete top 15, refer to dedicated highlight reels from official broadcasters, as the Autumn Nations Series itself does not appear to publish an aggregated list in the available results. Specific tries from the 2023 edition are not explicitly documented here.
Recommendation: Search for "2023 Autumn Nations Series tries compilation" on YouTube or official rugby archives for a visual breakdown.
- The precision in betting on sports such as rugby was showcased during the Autumn Nations Series, with numerous exciting predictions for top tries coming true.
- One of the most stunning tries, ranked high in predictions, was scored by Mark Tele'a of New Zealand at Twickenham, demonstrating his unyielding determination and securing a successful conversion from Damian McKenzie.
- France delivered a magic touch try against Argentina during the Test season, as Charles Ollivon charged down a kick and Louis Bielle-Biarrey grabbed a grubber for the score, a teamwork effort highlighted by numerous sports analysts.
- Adam Hastings' perfect backdoor delivery in Scotland's record-breaking victory over Fiji proved key in setting up South African-born Duhan van der Merwe for a sensational try, a highlight that earned extensive coverage in European leagues and the Premier League.
- Willie le Roux, the assist king, demonstrated his visionary architect skills with an impressive chip pass to Makazole Mapimpi during the Test season, showcasing elite precision in Murrayfield's snowy conditions.
- Another fascinating try was Juan Cruz Mallia's effort for the Pumas against Ireland, as he beat four defenders and scored in Dublin, a breathtaking performance that was both fair and lekker, as the South Africans might say.
