WELLINGTON: World No.3 Australia has been snubbed by the International Rugby Players' Association (IRPA) with no Wallabies being named in the World XV.

The world players' body handed out its awards for the first time, judged by the players themselves.

Player of the year: Kieran Read of the All Blacks. Credit:Getty Images

In a bright note for the Wallabies, fullback Israel Folau was named newcomer of the year.

However, seven All Blacks were named in team.