After another thrilling round of Six Nations action, where France stunned Ireland, England showcased impressive attacking form, and Wales mounted a spirited comeback at Murrayfield, we present the Team of the Week.
Full-Backs
Blair Kinghorn (Scotland): A stellar performance from Kinghorn, featuring his artistry with the ball, earned him a spot ahead of Italy’s Ange Capuozzo and Ireland’s Hugo Keenan. Marcus Smith also impressed for England.
Wings
Damian Penaud (France): With his electrifying speed and play, Penaud gave his own team some moments of anxiety but still produced a dominant performance. He edges out England’s Tommy Freeman for the spot.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France): The blistering winger, who scored for the seventh consecutive Test, was named Player of the Week after another sensational performance. Duhan van der Merwe and Monty Ioane also impressed for their respective teams.
Centers
Oscar Jegou (France): A standout performance from the young French center who contributed with grubbers, tackles, and tries, securing his place despite the debate. England’s Elliot Daly and Huw Jones of Scotland also made an impact.
Tom Jordan (Scotland): Jordan grabbed a brace of tries in a dynamic performance, with Yoram Moefana of France also shining. Fraser Dingwall’s solid contribution for England also deserves mention.
Half-Backs
Romain Ntamack (France): A commanding performance by Ntamack after Antoine Dupont’s injury helped France overcome Ireland. While Fin Smith and Finn Russell had good outings, Ntamack stood out for his leadership.
Maxime Lucu (France): Lucu stepped up in Dupont’s absence, delivering a calm and collected performance. Alex Mitchell for England and Ben White for Scotland were also excellent in their roles.
Back-Row Forwards
Taulupe Faletau (Wales): Faletau continues to impress with his exceptional leadership and skill. He edges out France’s Greg Alldritt and Ireland’s Caelan Doris for his remarkable influence in the Welsh comeback.
Paul Boudehent (France): Filling in for the great Charles Ollivon, Boudehent not only maintained Ollivon’s high standard but added a try to his efforts, impressing in France’s win over Ireland.
Jac Morgan (Wales): Morgan, often compared to Sergio Parisse, delivered another brilliant performance, especially in a tough match against Scotland.
Locks
Ollie Chessum (England): Chessum’s standout display earned him a place in the Team of the Week. He outshone France’s Emmanuel Meafou, who also made a big impact.
Thibaud Flament (France): Flament’s lineout and aerial expertise were central to France’s victory. He edges out England’s Maro Itoje for his excellence against Ireland.
Front-Row
Zander Fagerson (Scotland): Fagerson returned to form with a commanding display, putting behind his struggles at Twickenham. England’s Will Stuart and Joe Heyes also made solid contributions.
Jamie George (England): George’s 100th cap was marked with a brilliant offload for a try. While there were no standout hooker performances, George’s consistency earned him his place.
Jean-Baptiste Gros (France): Gros was a powerhouse, making 12 strong carries in a dominant front-row display, helping secure France’s victory. England’s Ellis Genge and Fin Baxter also put in solid performances.
