10. Dan Biggar (Wales): “Largely kicked beautifully out of hand, with one 50:22 showing outstanding awareness and execution. Biggar also hauled down Danty with a text-book tackle. A captain’s display.” – Wales Online
9. Jamison Gibson-Park (Ireland): “He won the man of the match award, a fair reflection on a high calibre contribution. When the team was producing its best rugby he was at the epicentre, sharp in thought and deed, reflected in the quick tap for Keenan’s try.” – Irish Times
#FRONT-ROW:
1. Ellis Genge (England): “Had Furlong on toast at scrum time, which is not bad for someone who supposedly has wobbles there, and ran and tackled himself to standstill.” – Guardian
2. Julien Marchand (France): “Carried hard, made plenty of tackles and as usual won penalties on the ground with his strength over the ball before departing in the 52nd minute.” – Rugby Pass
3. Uini Atonio (France) “Saw plenty of ball in the loose where he consistently got over the gainline prior to being replaced by Haouas at half-time.”