#2. Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks)
Planet Rugby – 6/10
RUCK – 7/10
Rugby Pass – 4/10
Rugby Pass wrote: “Possessed plenty of power in beating four defenders in the first half alone, but a lack of sharpness cost his team.
“Was easily sucked in by Owen Farrell who dangled some obvious bait that the burly centre couldn’t refuse, creating space for Malins to cruise through for his try. And when a possible intercept was on, Tuilagi couldn’t react quick enough.
“Pound for pound one of the great players in the world on his day, but too often he seemed to be playing own game. Steve Borthwick’s opinion on him wouldn’t have changed after that show. Hooked for Same James with 10 minutes to play.”
