Rugby World Cup
Try of the 2015 Rugby World Cup: Who got your vote?
ESPN Staff
November 2, 2015

The results are in. After our team of reporters whittled down the 271 tries that were scored at the Rugby World Cup to a shortlist of the eight best, you have been voting to crown an outright winner.

So, without further ado, here are the top five tries of the 2015 World Cup. In reverse order, of course ...

5. Soane Tonga'uiha for Tonga vs. Argentina, Oct 4, Leicester

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A scintillating team score that included breaks, offloads and some deft footwork from prop Tonga'uiha. The celebrations from the Tongan replacements weren't bad either.

4. Julian Savea's second try for New Zealand vs. France, Oct 17, Cardiff

Julian Savea
Julian Savea© Stu Forster/Getty Images

ESPN's Tom Hamilton called this try "wonderful, brutal brilliance" and it is hard to argue following a move that showcased everything that is great about the All Blacks.

3. Chris Wyles for USA vs. Samoa, Sep 20, Brighton

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Although largely a disappointing tournament for the Eagles, this score -- described by Dan Leo as "one of the breakaway tries of the tournament" -- was a rare, shining highlight.

2. Karne Hesketh for Japan vs. South Africa, Sep 19, Brighton

Karne Hesketh scores the match-winning try for Japan against South Africa
Karne Hesketh scores the match-winning try for Japan against South Africa© Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images

Japan lived up to their Brave Blossoms moniker, seizing a shock victory when a penalty would have secured a still-impressive draw. Not good enough to seal a win in this poll, though...

1. DTH van der Merwe's first try for Canada vs. Italy, Sep 26, Leeds

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The try that had Canucks fans daring to dream as Van der Merwe slalomed through the Italy defence before showing great awareness to support Ciaran Hearn once he had given the centre a pass. "Pure Tier One quality" as Tom May put it, and a deserved winner.

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