4. ALUN WYN JONES (Wales)
Another big display from Wales’s captain. Did brilliantly to hold up a Wallaby ball-carrier and not long after came up with fend that rocked Foley back — an action that prompted social media chatter about its legality. But he was at the heart of all that was good about Wales after the break, foraging, clattering, charging. The raging fire at heart of Welsh pack.
5. BRODIE RETALICK (New Zealand)
Freakish performance given his limited recent game time. Destroyed England lineout in second half and was into absolute everything. A big reason why the All Blacks won.
6. JUSTIN TIPRUIC (Wales)
Started with such a bang that the noise abatement society might have been tempted to get involved, securing a ruck turnover and a line-out steal in the first 10 minutes. Another possession steal followed. Stood firm in breakdown battle with David Pocock and deserved his man of the match award for the second week running. Is operating at the peak of his powers.
TOP TIPS 🙌 That’s two Man of the Match performances in a row this autumn for Wales’ openside flanker, Justin Tipuric. #TheTitanOfTrebanos pic.twitter.com/uDgZqxKtZD
— Welsh Rugby Union 🏉 (@WelshRugbyUnion) November 10, 2018
7. SAM UNDERHILL (England)
Mammoth test from the 22-year-old. Made 20 tackles and over the line for what would have been a match-winner, only for the try to be ruled out. Very promising.
This moment made most of our bench grin in disbelief. Sam Underhill’s footwork, at the back end of a draining game, turns Beauden Barrett inside out and upside down. pic.twitter.com/cbUInFAMXi
— Charlie Morgan (@CharlieFelix) November 10, 2018
8. KIERAN READ (New Zealand)
Leadership couldn’t be faulted and made right decisions at right times. A lineout force and part of a brilliant set piece.
STORY | Kieran Read delighted with his side’s composure to come back from 15-0 down at Twickenham.
READ ➡️ https://t.co/2qqXntL16h#ENGvNZL pic.twitter.com/2YclnnwD7X
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 10, 2018