Lock: WILL SKELTON (Saracens)
Lock: ED SLATER (Gloucester)
Flanker: CHRIS ROBSHAW (Harlequins)
Extraordinary game that was about so much more than numbers, but there are some eye-watering ones here. Quins’ tackles, 28 of them from Robshaw. And 28 carries from Billy Vunipola. pic.twitter.com/ZlEztMcrBk
— Nick Mullins (@andNickMullins) October 6, 2018
Flanker: TOM CURRY (Sale Sharks)
It’s time for the Fans’ #SharkOfTheMatch from Sale Sharks v Newcastle Falcons! Retweet to vote for Tom Curry.
Match Sponsor:@Boll_Insurance Player Sponsor: @ccibuk pic.twitter.com/XGe9iiXCQf
— Sale Sharks🦈 (@SaleSharksRugby) October 6, 2018
Number 8: BILLY VUNIPOLA (Saracens)
The powerhouse back-rower returned from his latest injury layoff and produced a man of the match performance in front of a watching Eddie Jones to ensure Sarries kept hold of their 100 per cent record.
28 carries from Billy Vunipola tonight…
Saracens coach Alex Sanderson was full of praise for his Man of the Match 👏
“He’s a big leader for us, in terms of how he motivates and binds the team together”
“There’s so much more from Billy to come.” ⚫️🔴 pic.twitter.com/CcfZ9cxteU
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) October 6, 2018