After a busy third weekend, who makes our Gallagher Premiership Team of the Week? Unsurprisingly, Gloucester and Exeter stars headline our selection…
Gallagher Premiership Team of the Week
Fullback: Telusa Veainu (Leicester Tigers)
Winger: Joe Cakanasiga (Bath Rugby)
Finished superbly for his first try, almost did it again a couple of minutes later and added a second in the second half. Made more than 150m with ball in hand.
WHAT. A. FINISH. 😱
The slow-mo of Cokanasiga’s grounding needs to be seen to be believed…
Incredible. #GallagherPrem pic.twitter.com/ob5OWV3Tyd
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) September 15, 2018
Centre: Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)
His fend, step and pass to set up Jack Maunder’s 49th-minute try was outstanding and effortlessly ripped through the Sharks’ defensive line. Slade is a classy outside-centre with all of the skills, he looks razor-sharp right now and so do Exeter Chiefs.
The fend 💪
The step 👀
The pass 👌Superb from Henry Slade!
He puts a try on a plate for Jack Maunder as Exeter come from behind to get a bonus point win vs Sale. #GallagherPrem pic.twitter.com/krAB8N1CTn
— Rugby on BT Sport (@btsportrugby) September 15, 2018
Centre: Jamie Roberts (Bath Rugby)
Had much more punch with his carries than in rounds one and two. Mixed up his play well by bringing others into the game and scored a try against his old team.
Winger: David Strettle (Saracens)
There is life in the old dog yet. Strettle may be the oldest winger in the Premiership but, at the grand old age of 35, he rolled back the years to snatch a Saracens victory with two tries in three minutes.
2⃣ tries, 2⃣ expert finishes in the corner.@David_Strettle was unaware they were his 50th and 51st tries in @premrugby but praised the forwards for allowing the backs to have quick ball. ⚫️🔴👉 https://t.co/iIHDY0Wusd pic.twitter.com/gfoSdAVaWT
— Saracens Rugby Club (@Saracens) September 16, 2018
Fly-half: Lima Sopoaga (Wasps)
Former All Black Lima Sopoaga received rave reviews for a match-winning goal kicking performance on his English rugby debut. The 27-year-old kicked 17 points in Wasps’ 41-35 win over the Leicester Tigers in their Midlands derby in Coventry on Sunday
Lima Sopoaga proves match winner in first English rugby start for Wasps https://t.co/lWHiENKr2Z pic.twitter.com/EAqX8PbmZD
— Rugby Tait (@RugbyNuus) September 16, 2018