The cream of the crop from the Champions and Challenge Cup’s combine in our latest team of the week.
Fullback: Stuart Hogg (Glasgow Warriors)
In training this week, Stuart Hogg set a new club speed record, reaching a top speed of 36.8kmh.
Let us put that into context for you… pic.twitter.com/URbYvGikDE— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) October 20, 2017
The Scotsman, whose last appearance was with the Lions in New Zealand, was making his long-anticipated return from injury and impressed with a superb try. Despite his standout performance, Leinster were the worthy 34-18 winners up at Scotstoun.
Honourable mentions: Telusa Veainu (Leicester Tigers), Anthony Watson (Bath), Blair Kinghorn (Edinburgh), Charles Piutau (Ulster)
Wing: Liam Williams (Saracens)
Classy work, @NickTompkins1
A superb offload sets Liam Williams on his way for @Saracens‘ bonus point try against Ospreys… pic.twitter.com/yd4kBRYrtg
— BT Sport Rugby (@btsportrugby) October 21, 2017
The Welsh wing-wizard makes our team for the second week in a row after a dazzling performance as Saracens edged past Ospreys at Allianz Park. Williams, who made 100 metres in the match, took his try superbly off a sensational Nick Tompkins offload. He is one of the best in the world.
HM: Tommy Seymour (Glasgow Warriors)
Centre: Robbie Henshaw (Leinster)
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The Ireland centre has stepped up as a real leader this season. He followed up an outstanding performance against Montpellier last weekend with another all-action display. Didn’t have the best Lions tour, but is getting back to his best in the run-up to the Autumn Internationals.
HM: Matt Toomua (Leicester Tigers), Sam James (Sale Sharks)
Centre: Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)
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Slade did his England hopes no harm with another all-round performance. Carried the ball powerfully, showed the usual sleight of hand in attack, made his tackles and lit up the first half with a classy outside break. Started at 13, but we need him in our XV.