5. Ed Slater
The Gloucester lock doesn’t have on his side but he’s been in great form. He brings a physicality to the gain-line, both as a carrier and a tackler, rarely going backwards in the collision. He will also always put in a tireless shift in defence.
6. Zach Mercer
Mercer scored two tries and carried with real venom all afternoon for Todd Blackadder’s side. And in a game against Harlequins that finished up being decided by the smallest of margins, it was the 21-year-old Mercer who took the plaudits. He’s quickly turning into a player who’ll be pushing for senior caps.
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