It was a busy few days of non-stop rugby action, but which 15 players make our team of the weekend?
Fullback: Semesa Rokoduguni (Army)
#bathrugby Bath Rugby’s Semesa Rokoduguni creates two tries for the Army… https://t.co/HmFayKLOEt pic.twitter.com/wMJ8Eezhk9
— BathRugbyNews (@bathrugby_news) April 29, 2017
Wing: Junior Bulumakau (Army)
Great @ArmyvNavyRugby at #twickenham yesterday. Congrats to @armyrugbyunion for the win & @JuniorBulumakau for MOTM @ForcesNews @Forces_TV pic.twitter.com/LJLRMXPf63
— BFBS Sport (@BFBS_Sport) April 30, 2017
Centre: Nick Tompkins (Saracens)
The young centre was the catalyst of a much improved second half against Bristol with a try and all-around fine display.
Centre: Joe Marchant (Harlequins)
England call-up Marchant capped an excellent night by racing under the posts for a well-taken try. We’ve moved him to inside centre to accommodate him and Tompkins.
End of Season Awards | Your @adidas Supporters’ Player of the Season is Joe Marchant! pic.twitter.com/F5olbnhBrj
— Harlequins (@Harlequins) April 28, 2017
Wing: Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs)
Exeter coach Ali Hepner believes Nowell’s selection for the British Lions has given the England star an extra boost and he proved too hot to handle with an all-action performance and a try against Northampton in a 36-12 win at Sandy Park.
LIONSWATCH: @nowellsy15 was among the star performers for @ExeterChiefs this afternoon! https://t.co/Wr6ty6wWED #AllForOne pic.twitter.com/QHnaIIktD7
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) April 29, 2017
Fly-half: Nick Evans (Harlequins)
Nick Evans waved goodbye to the Harlequins faithful with a style that has become the hallmark of his nine years in south-west London, orchestrating a 32-13 victory against Wasps that boosts their hopes of a top-six finish and a seat at Europe’s top table. An honourable mention also for Freddie Burns who was fabulous for Leicester Tigers!
What an epic night and result by the team! Support and atmosphere was unbelievable! Great to share it with @kdickson9 Thank you again #COYQ pic.twitter.com/KUGr1OZ3A2
— Nick Evans (@nick10evans) April 29, 2017
Scrum-half: Sonatane Takulua (Newcastle)
It was the Sonatane Takulua show at Kingston Park on Friday night with the Tongan star scoring all Newcastle’s points, including a late converted try to hold off Worcester and keep the Falcons in the frame for Champions Cup rugby.
Newcastle Falcons keep their Champions Cup hopes alive as 16 Sonatane Takulua points down Worcester. #AvivaPremhttps://t.co/n5RNGdeTy7 pic.twitter.com/JKTIlAlmuP
— ESPN Scrum (@espnscrum) April 28, 2017
Prop: Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers)
Congratulations to @EllisGenge, who is the @lumbersjeweller Player of the Month for April. Well done Gengey! #Tigersfamily #LEIvSAL pic.twitter.com/yMIOi13cE8
— Leicester Tigers (@LeicesterTigers) April 29, 2017
Hooker: Rhys Marshall (Munster)
Prop: Petrus du Plessis (Saracens)
The prop bagged his first two tries for Sarries and scrummaged like a warrior throughout.
The day @PetrusduPlessis scored a brace ♴ pic.twitter.com/rYvSaNSr65
— Ian Ascough (@ChineseLens) April 29, 2017
Lock: Elliot Stooke (Bath Rugby)
Lock: Geoff Parling (Exeter Chiefs)
Flanker: Sam Underhill (Ospreys)
Sam Underhill is tackling his guts out for the Ospreys
— Paul Williams (@thepaulwilliams) April 29, 2017
@SGUnderhill is only 20 !!! What a beast. Going to be a great player for Bath and England in the future.
— Gary (@GHiiggs) April 29, 2017
Sam Underhill’ defence
— Matthew G (@Boulder909) April 29, 2017
Flanker: Don Armand (Exeter Chiefs)
Number 8: Taulupe Faletau (Bath Rugby)
Taulupe Faletau scored a hat-trick as Bath secured bragging rights in a 44-20 victory over Gloucester. The Wales international scored half of his side’s six touchdowns in a performance that underlined his Lions selection.
Taulupe Faletau scored a hat-trick as Bath secured West Country bragging rights with a 44-20 win over Gloucester: https://t.co/Hr9UM85CKU pic.twitter.com/XKCura5i6j
— Sky Sports Rugby (@SkySportsRugby) April 30, 2017