8 Billy Vunipola – 7
7 Jackson Wray: Unsung hero of the pack. – 7
6 Maro Itoje: Always plays on the edge of the laws, but ended up in the bin with Exeter scoring a try soon after. However, his athleticism stood out yet again, just indomitable and now full of authority. Found an extra gear in the final quarter. – 9.5
5 George Kruis: His butterfingers off the kick off cost his team a try in the first minute. Recovered well though, making 16 tackles in a resilient performance. -7
4 Will Skelton: – 7
3 Vincent Koch: 8
2 Jamie George: Solid in the lineout, scored two tries and made 19 tackles. England’s premier hooker. Simply terrific. – 9
1 Richard Barrington: Mixed crunching hits in defence with deft passing in the loose. – 7
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