With the Rugby World Cup pool stages over it's time for reflection for 12 of the 20 teams who failed to reach the quarter-finals.

Having been overlooked for the 31-man squad, England maverick fly-half Danny Cipriani watched from the outside as Stuart Lancaster's side failed to make the knockout stages.

On Wednesday the 27-year-old gave his Rugby World Cup XV so far, which Sportsmail assesses.

England maverick fly-half Danny Cipriani has included Paul O'Connell (right) in his Rugby World Cup XV

Here's my best XV from the World Cup pool stages. #RWC2015 http://t.co/PTHBf1Jd0A — Danny Cipriani (@DannyCipriani87) October 14, 2015

FORWARDS

Loosehead prop: Campese Ma'afu (Fiji)

Started all of Fiji's Pool A matches but was sin-binned in defeats by England and Wales.

Cipriani's Verdict: 'The Fijian scrum has been strong and played very well this competition even though they haven't got as much joy as they should've.'

Fiji loosehead prop Campese Ma'afu (centre left) was sin-binned twice during this year's Rugby World Cup

Hooker: Scott Baldwin (Wales)

A constant in Warren Gatland's injury-plagued squad, he has an 82 per cent tackle success rate.

Cipriani's Verdict: 'I'd have him at hooker as he's been massive for Wales.'

Wales hooker Scott Baldwin (centre) has an 82 per cent tackle success rate during the tournament so far

Tighthead prop: Sekope Kepu (Australia)

The veteran 60-cap prop scored his second try of his international career in Australia's 28-13 win over Fiji at the Millennium Stadium.

Cipriani's Verdict: 'I'd have him at three.'

Sekope Kepu scored his second try of his international career in Australia's 28-13 win over Fiji

Lock: Paul O'Connell (Ireland)

World Cup and Test career came to an end on Tuesday after Ireland confirmed their talisman lock must undergo surgery on his torn hamstring.

Cipriani's Verdict: 'I know it's not his position (to wear the No 4 shirt) but he's had an obvious massive influence on Irish rugby. Having spoken to Peter Stringer and how much of a great leader O'Connell is he would obviously be captaining this side.'

Ireland's iconic captain Paul O'Connell has been ruled out of the remainder of the Rugby World Cup

Lock: Leone Nakarawa (Fiji)

Towering lock made 19 carries over the gainline as well as carried 177 metres with the ball in hand.

Cipriani's Verdict: 'The Glasgow lock's skills are outrageous.'

Fiji's Leone Nakarawa made 19 carries over the gainline as well as carried 177 metres with the ball in hand

Blindside flanker: Michael Leitch (Japan)

Captained Japan to a historic 34-32 victory over South Africa as they won three of their four Pool B games.

Cipriani's Verdict: 'Japan captain has been phenomenal.'

Michael Leitch captained Japan to three victories out of four in Pool B as they just missed the play-offs

Openside flanker: Michael Hooper (Australia)

An integral part of the Australia pack, the 23-year-old was destructive against England.

Cipriani's Verdict: 'I'm going Hooper just because of his influence over the breakdown.'

Australia flanker Michael Hooper was destructive in their Pool A victory over England earlier this month

No 8: Mamuka Gorgodze (Georgia)

31-year-old was the catalyst for Georgia as they recorded two victories on the grandest stage for the first-time in their history.

Cipriani's Verdict: 'He's had such an influence on one nation. An outstanding player.'

Georgia No 8 Mamuka Gorgodze scores a try during their Pool C win over Namibia earlier this month

BACKS

Scrum-half: Aaron Smith (New Zealand)

Widely-regarded as the finest scrum-half in the world at present, the 26-year-old had 195 passes in the competition so far.

Cipriani's Verdict: 'This is a tight one as Aaron Smith and Will Genia are the two best 9s in the world, but I'm going for Smith purely because of what he has done in world rugby over the past year and he has brought that form straight over into the World Cup.'

New Zealand scrum-half Aaron Smith (centre) is widely-regarded as the best No 9 in the world at present

Fly-half: Bernard Foley (Australia)

Has produced 56 points from the three matches he's been involved in so far. Scored 28 of Australia's points in a dominant 33-13 win over England to dump out the tournament hosts.

Cipriani's Verdict: 'It was between him and Dan Biggar but I'm going to go with Foley purely because of how influential he has been for the Australia side during the group stages.'

Bernard Foley scored 28 points as Australia crushed England 33-13 at Twickenham in their Pool A clash

Left wing: D. T. H. van der Merwe (Canada)

Four tries in four games from the Canada wing, making over 389 metres and beating 14 defenders.

Cipriani's Verdict: 'The Canadian scored a fantastic try during the World Cup pool stages and has been pretty special.'

Canada winger D. T. H. van der Merwe (right) scored four tries in four matches during this year's tournament

Inside centre: Matt Giteau (Australia)

Recalled to the Australia side ahead of the World Cup and his displays have vindicated Michael Cheika's decision. Set to earn his 100th cap against Scotland on Sunday.

Cipriani's Verdict: 'Gits has been back to his best, working with Bernard Foley.'

Australia inside centre Matt Giteau (right) is set earn his 100th cap against Scotland on Sunday

Outside Centre: Jesse Kriel

An imposing figure at centre, Kriel has an 89 per cent tackle success rate. Solid in defence.

Cipriani's Verdict: 'At 13, he's got the size and has been outstanding in this tournament.'

South Africa centre Jesse Kriel (right) has an 89 per cent tackle success rate at the Rugby World Cup

Right wing: Anthony Watson (England)

One of a few England players to leave the Rugby World Cup with some credit. Scored three tries in four matches and is a bright prospect for future.

Cipriani's Verdict: 'I think he's been the standout back for England - showing some real X-factor.'

Anthony Watson touches down to score his second try of the match in England's 60-3 win over Uruguay

Full-back: Ben Smith (New Zealand)

Can play on the wing or at full-back, the 29-year-old has two tries to his name so far, while making 309 metres for the All Blacks through carries.

Cipriani's Verdict: 'I think he and Israel Folau are the standout out full-backs in the world in the minute.'