I know there isn’t much to talk about. So thought we’d just have a bit of fun. How about a top 30 player list in the game? Similar to how Fifa does a best 100 rated players countdown, with the best two or three players generally being around 93/94. Could split into forwards/backs or even by specific position. If you’ve got a decent amount of time to waste, even write down a rating. Bare in mind form and just general ability. For example, we know that while Maro Itoje has not had the most impactful form lately, he still a phenomenal player and deserves to be rated highly. While players like Canan Moodie and Joe McCarthy, who are both on paths to rugby stardom, need room to grow but with ratings that are in line with their abilites. (eg. 84, 85 etc.) And remember, it’s JUST FUN.
Dupont 93
Etzebeth 93
Savea 93
Russell 92
Du Toit 92
Alldritt 91
Malherbe 91
Botia 90
Marx 90
I’ve played at rugby game since many years (especially Rugby Challenge Serie) but I always been surprise by players ratings and how developers could be so short-sighted.
So it’s always been my practice to use ratings from each team to get a consistent headcount.
I’ve already anticipated the release of Rugby 24 from that point of view. I’m sending you one of the lists I’ve been able to compile based on the last World Cup (taking into account retirements and temporary stoppages).
I agree with you about the scoring. Potential is one factor among others, but we can’t rely solely on that and on current form. However, I’d start a little lower than you on the subject of grades, given that rugby is more of a team sport than football and that it’s less obvious to shine individually.
To play along, here’s my list of the 30 best players for Rugby 24.
1 - A. Dupont (91)
2 - A. Savea (90)
3 - E. Etzebeth (89)
4 - PS. Du Toit (88)
5 - R. Mo’unga (88)
6 - F. Russell (88)
7 - W. Jordan (88)
8 - G. Alldritt (88)
9 - B. Aki (88)
10 - J. Van der Flier (88)
11 - C. Doris (87)
12 - D. Penaud (87)
13 - C. Kolbe (87)
14 - T. Beirne (87)
15 - S. Barrett (87)
16 - M. Marx (87)
17 - J. Barrett (87)
18 - D. Van der Merwe (86)
19 - D. Sheehan (86)
20 - G. Ringrose (86)
21 - J. Tuisova (86)
22 - B. Barrett (86)
23 - J. Lowe (86)
24 - M. Itoje (86)
25 - H. Keenan (86)
26 - S. Kolisi (86)
27 - B. Earl (86)
28 - C. Ollivon (86)
29 - D. De Allende (86)
30 - J. Ryan (86)
Once again, there’s plenty of time for this to evolve before the game is released.
Yes I know, I think there are great players in Australia for sure. But we can observed these last seasons that it’s quite difficult for them now (especially for the RWC).
However, some players could be pretend to enter in this list as M. Hooper, R. Valetini, M. Koroibete or S. Kerevi (but their form don’t play for them). Which one could enter in it for you ? I’m interesting to know your mind.
The idea is great, however I am more of the opinion your top 50 players in the world probably won’t have more than 5 points difference in rating. The games have become so competitive that a win on a day could be a wrong decision or strategy on field not necessary even better players. Even though we have a clear World Rankings, in reality if the four top teams had the exact seam rating in the game it would be a reflection of the teams capability. The difference would be in the defensive vs attacking ratings that would be different or style of gameplay.
I will be interested to know where the player stats will come from. I am guessing “Opta Stats” ? But I agree editing of stats is desirable if you can change them to your liking. Hopefully we get that freedom to choose if we wish to amend certain stats.
Opta Stats seems to be the go to. I haven’t found any Rugby game that effectively implemented the player skills. e.g. speed and acceleration. With the metrics today we should be able to implement a top speed over a distance and acceleration speed over a distance. or at least make a speed rating of say 90 = xm/s which is affected by endurance over distance. EA Sports 08 had an interesting ‘form’, morale, team cohesion that influenced rating in career mode. A team cohesion factor was also implemented in Rugby 22, with positives and negatives.
Although I also feel the ‘stats’ doesn’t account for alot of real world/human impacts in the game. unless there is context behind the stat it doesnt provide accurate insights.
I doubt it. It’s a title year game. People could OP ratings in online matches.
About player ratings my No.1 favourite rugby player is Shaun Stevenson with a player ratings of OVR. 85. He is currently injured and was unavailable for test selection due to injury.