Wingers have never been more important to team success than they currently are. They seem to get better and better every season.
Some of the tries we've seen over the past few seasons have to be seen to be believed. The metres made by these "smaller" players is so crucial in the modern game.
2022 saw a plethora of massive performances from a host of wingers. Whether that be tries, try saving tackles, highlight reel leaps or getting sets off to a solid start, the modern-day winger is a different animal.
Below are the ten best wingers from 2022.
As with our earlier fullbacks list, this is based purely on 2022 and isn't necessarily a list of the best wingers overall.
To qualify for this list the player must have played more games in the wing spot than at any other position.
2. Ronaldo Mulitalo
The Sharks underwent a massive turnaround on and off the park in 2022. Ronaldo Mulitalo played a huge, and until now often understated, role in said turnaround.
On the field Ronaldo ran out 24 times crossing for 17 tries, making 30 line breaks, setting up five tries, breaking 99 tackles and running for 150 metres per game.
He was the Sharks best in their loss to the Bunnies making one of the season's best tackles despite the game being gone, and scoring a blistering try.
Off the field, young Mulitalo established himself as one of the faces of both the club and the code. It is scary to think just how good this kid can be. His 2022 was near flawless.
I see what you mean. I thought JAC at 10 must be questionable, but it’s hard to see who he could replace, higher in the list.
You know the current crop of wingers are good when Mika Sivo can’t crack the top ten.