At the end of another brilliant season, it’s time to pick the Hospital Cup team of the year.

It’s a difficult task and takes nothing away from the fantastic form of a lot of players who don’t appear below.

But it’s also great recognition for the players that do, many of whom should be on the radar of professional sides in Australia and around the world.

To pick the team, Rugby News referred back to the Hospital Cup teams of the week published throughout 2024. First up, the forwards

1) George Francis - Souths

Now 26, Francis is maturing in to a fantastic prop and still has plenty of upside. Earned selection in the team of the week four times, in rounds one, six, nine and 15.