And the winner is...
The Guardian's Martin Pengelly gives out his awards for the last 12 months.
"From New Zealand glory to England's indignity: 12 months in Test rugby
Team of the year:
New Zealand, because the World Cup had to be taken the hard way – without Dan Carter for half of it, with Richie McCaw battling injury for all of it and with the relentlessly cited "stadium of four million" supporters rather on the eager side for a first Webb Ellis Cup win in 24 years. The All Blacks were definitely the best team but they had to hold their nerve as well as their line. Honourable mention: Wales, obviously."
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