2022 Six Nations team of the week: Round 1

#SECOND-ROW:

• 4. Jonny Gray (Scotland)
• 5. James Ryan (Ireland)

RTE Online on Ryan: “Intense effort from another lightly-raced thoroughbred, Ryan’s hard work allowed others to flourish. Made 11 tackles, second most in the team and claimed four lineouts.”

#BACK-ROW:

• 6. Taine Basham (Wales)
• 7. Josh van der Flier (Ireland)
• 8. Matt Fagerson (Scotland)

Wales Online on Basham: “On a day when Wales struggled, Basham sparkled. Refused to bow to adversity and put in 20 tackles, 13 carries and made 28 metres. It was an effort that underlined once again that Wales have a gem in the young Dragon. A try crowned a valiant effort.”

Planet Rugby on Fagerson: “Scotland’s best player on the day after being named man of the match. Towering with ball in hand and especially on defence.”

The solo bright point from a Wales perspective was the performance of Taine Basham.

15 carries and 22 tackles is a monumental work rate.

I'd even go as far to make an argument for him as man-of-the-match. pic.twitter.com/rfiqyjpyGC

— Cardiff Rugby Life (@CardiffRugbyWeb) February 6, 2022

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