The regular Super Rugby season is almost over and it's time to take a look at the players who stood out this year.

Although the Waratahs and Brumbies are finals bound, there have been some excellent individual performances throughout each of the Australian sides. As a result, all five are represented here. These are the XV we think have been the most influential performers in their position during the season.

Loose-head prop: Workaholic Reds captain James Slipper hasn't let his standards slip all season, scrummaging strongly and doing his best to hold together a Reds team that has been poor from start to finish. Honourable mentions: Scott Sio has looked excellent in patches but injury held him back.

Hooker: Stephen Moore has been consistent rather than spectacular, but that's still better than most and he found some real form against the Force last week. Honourable mention: James Hanson has been a mixture of energy and accuracy.