Now that the dust has settled on Round One of the Six Nations, we have gone through the action to pick the best players from the weekend.
Despite Ireland, England and Scotland emerging winners, all six nations feature in this weeks dream XV.
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RUCK’S SIX NATIONS TEAM OF THE WEEK
15. Hugo Keenan (Ireland)
Telegraph 9/10: “The most rounded full-back in world rugby. Some of his attacking touches were supreme but it is how he reads the game that impresses most.”
14. Tommy Freeman (England)
Telegraph 8/10: “Brought his Northampton form straight onto the international stage. Excellent line to create Daly’s try and came close to breaking away a couple more times.”
RUCK 8/10: “Outstanding on his return to the England squad. Offered the most exciting options in attack, and was narrowly denied a try by the bounce of the ball. Freeman has a bright future, and he maximised his opportunity against Italy.”
13. Robbie Henshaw (Ireland)
Telegraph 8/10: “Outside centre was purportedly an Irish weakness with Garry Ringrose missing. Henshaw ensured those fears were folly.”
12. Tommaso Menoncello (Italy)
Planet Rugby 9/10: “The young inside centre came of age in this encounter as he delivered an outstanding all-round performance for the full 80 minutes. Constantly tested the English defence with some strong attacking runs and eventually gained a team-high 80 metres. Was also excellent in defence where he completed 10 hits.”
11. Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland)
Planet Rugby 8/10: “Ran a neat line to end his try-scoring drought as he got an easy walk-in, but his second try was another special one and also assisted by his fly-half. He was a joy to watch in full flight again, and while there were some lapses in defence, it was an otherwise excellent performance for the most part.”