5 England contenders who underperformed in Round 2 of the Gallagher Premiership

Devon Live: "The winger was typically untacklable in attack, making extra yards after the first contact, but made a poor error to allow Northampton to score their first try through Alex Mitchell as he failed to take a bouncing ball close to his tryline."

Somerset Live: "He failed to break through the abrasive Falcons’ defensive line in his 61-minutes, which made his impact in attack minimal. Bath will hope he will return to his usual enthralling best for Friday’s game in Bristol."

Gloucestershire Live: He knocked on in the build-up to the second Leicester try and then left the field with a HIA in the 27th minute and failed to assert himself when he returned, often driving across the pitch looking for gaps which proved not to be there"

Gloucestershire Live: "Five metres made from four carries highlights the talisman’s quiet evening with ball in hand. The former England man found himself with plenty of time on the ball but had few opportunities to maximise on them.The game rather passed him by."

Somerset Live: "Was unfortunate to get taken out of the game before he could make his usual stamp on it. Bath’s growing injury list is starting to become concerning, so they will hope this knock doesn’t keep him out for long. Replacement Tom Ellis took over well, with a decent defensive effort highlighted by seven tackles."