World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot has been voted the most influential figure in the game.
The former Pumas captain, who helped Argentina gain entry into the Rugby Championship and Super Rugby tournaments, tops a 50-strong list compiled by Rugby World magazine.
He also played a key role in restoring the sport to the Olympics following a 92-year absence and is seeking to revise residency rules and shape the formulation of a global season.
England head coach Eddie Jones comes second after masterminding a Grand Slam triumph, along with a 3-0 series whitewash of Australia during his first season in charge.
New Zealand's World Cup-winning coach Steve Hansen, who has just extended his contract with the All Blacks until 2019, is third.
The top-ranked current player in the list is All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter, while the highest-placed England international is captain Dylan Hartley who has been ranked at 28th.
Top 10: 1 - Agustin Pichot, 2 - Eddie Jones, 3 - Steve Hansen, 4 - Bill Beaumont, 5 - Paul Goze, 6 - Dan Carter, 7 - Fikile Mbalula, 8 - Mark McCafferty, 9 - David Pocock, 10 - Nigel Melville.