4. Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland)
Duhan van der Merwe has been one of Scotland’s most dangerous attacking weapons in recent years, but the 2026 Six Nations proved unusually quiet for the powerful winger.
Gregor Townsend opted to leave him out of several matches, which limited his opportunity to make an impact.
When he did feature against Wales, it was a performance well below the standard he has previously set. Van der Merwe struggled to impose himself physically and rarely threatened in attack. For a player known for producing game-breaking moments, it was a campaign that failed to live up to expectations.
3. Henry Arundell (England)
Henry Arundell’s Six Nations campaign never quite matched the hype surrounding his immense talent. Against both Scotland and Ireland he struggled under the high ball, which proved especially problematic given England’s heavy reliance on tactical kicking.
Although he found himself in several promising attacking positions, he failed to turn them into meaningful contributions.
His two yellow cards at Murrayfield were particularly costly and left England under pressure at key moments. Arundell’s pace and athleticism remain obvious strengths, but based on this tournament it feels like others may deserve an opportunity.
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