Josh van der Flier has emerged as one of the premier openside flankers in world rugby, known for his relentless work ethic, defensive prowess, and growing attacking threat. Since making his Ireland debut in 2016, he has contributed significantly to Ireland’s Six Nations victories in 2018, 2023, and 2024, including Grand Slam titles in 2018 and 2023 . At the club level, van der Flier has been a cornerstone of Leinster Rugby, amassing over 150 appearances and playing a pivotal role in their 2018 Champions Cup triumph and multiple Pro14 titles. His individual accolades include being named the 2022 World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year, making him only the third Irish player to receive this honor. In 2025, Van Der Flier was selected for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.