Round 3: Six Nations team of the week – France & Wales dominate

Lock: George Kruis (England) – It was a surprise when he was taken off because it was largely due to his influence that England so dominated the lineout

Lock: Alun Wyn Jones (Wales) – Oozes class in everything he does. Produced one of his excellent performances. His leadership was the most significant reason Wales won.

Alun Wyn Jones or the Incredible Hulk? 👊#WALvENG #GuinnessSixNations #VMTVRugby pic.twitter.com/BgxvEVNjKM

— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) February 23, 2019

Flanker: Peter O’Mahony (Ireland) – Won two penalties in the breakdown, including early in the second half at a time when Ireland needed to grab the game by the scruff of the neck. Worked tirelessly at the breakdown all afternoon, and stole a line-out deep in Irish territory in the closing stages.

Flanker: Tom Curry (England) –Must have lungs the size of oil drums. Got through a huge amount of work and had the wherewithal to spot the gap for first England try

18 months ago Tom Curry was collecting his A Level results.

A ridiculous talent 😍 #WALvENG

— Tim Cocker (@cocker) February 23, 2019

Number 8: Louis Picamoles (France) –Classy effort from Le Roi has maintained his high standards throughout this tournament. Made a clean break and beat a defender to go with his defensive duty.