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2023 Six Nations Round 5 Team of the Week: Dupont, Sheehan, Dempsey

10. Blair Kinghorn (Scotland)

RUCK 9/10: “Three tries and stepped up excellently for absent Finn Russell. Muscled his way to score a good try on the half hour mark, and again shortly after half time. Breakaway try secured victory and kicked crucial points from the tee.”

9. Antoine Dupont (France)

Planet Rugby 9/10: “Rarely drops below an 8/10 and didn’t here. Not quite the sheer perfection of last week but, to be honest, not far off.”

1. Pierre Schoeman (Scotland)

RUCK 8/10: “Cries of ‘Schoooooeeeee’ broke out across Murrayfield for every Schoeman carry, a big impact up front from the prop, entertaining Murrayfield with line breaks.”

Planet Rugby 8/10: “Becoming a superb international prop after a fine showing at Murrayfield on Saturday. Play in the loose matched by his dominance at the set-piece.”

2. Dan Sheehan (Ireland)

Guardian 8/10: “His first try after 32 minutes hauled Ireland back into the game. Always a thorn in England’s side.”

Irish Mirror 9/10: “Was a boost that he could play. Fantastic burst of speed for his try.”

RTE 9/10: “Clear player of the match as he took his two tries expertly and was a constant threat with his fancy footwork. Carried 10 times for 77 metres and made seven tackles. Lineout throwing was hit and miss.”

3. Uini Atonio (France)

Rugby Pass 8/10: “His strength at the set piece came to the fore here and who would bemoan the giant tighthead a try on his 50th cap.”

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