#5. Beno Obano (Bath Rugby)
The Bath loose-head had a stunning run out against Ulster, and was duly awarded the Player of the Match for his efforts. Obano’s was unfaltering at the set-piece, most notably the maul and scrum.
The 29-year-old urged his men on up front, and muscled the rolling maul over Ulster try-line for Tom Dunn’s second half score. Obano was excellent scrummaging wise, and repeatedly sent Ulster tight-head Tom O’Toole back-peddling against the shove.
Obano overpowered the Ireland international prop, and presented his abilities against a top calibre tight-head. It has been more than two years since Obano experienced an England cap, with his third and most recent test coming against Canada in the Summer of 2021. The Bath man has previously featured in the Six Nations, with one appearence under Eddie Jones against Scotland, in the 2021 campaign.
Obano has been continuing to prove his skillset against top calibre opposition, and this strong effort in Bath’s victory over the Belfast side has helped out his England contention for a possible Six Nations return next February.
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