Flanker: Viktor Gresev (Krasny Yar)
Former Wasps flanker Gresev crossed for two tries in the spectacular 34-29 victory against reigning champions Stade Francaise, as Krasny Yar made it a European debut to remember in Siberia.
HM: Semi Kunatani (Toulouse), Zach Mercer (Bath)
Flanker: Facundo Isa (Toulon)
Man of the Match for Facundo Isa as Toulon Down Scarlets https://t.co/rqyGpVpgu3 #rugbyunited pic.twitter.com/apR3kEsRvj
— Americas Rugby News (@americasrugby) October 15, 2017
The Argentine international was the go-to-man as a ball carrier in Toulon’s pack and constantly crossed the gainline with several barnstorming runs. Isa eventually gained 90 metres from 15 runs which included one clean break, four defenders beaten as well as an offload.
HM: Kevin Gourdon (La Rochelle), Sam Simmons (Exeter Chiefs), Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys)
Number 8: Taulupe Faletau (Bath Rugby)
Yes it’s a home game against Benetton but Faletau is in imperious nick. A Rolls Royce of a player.
— Mike Pullen (@MikePullen1969) October 14, 2017
One of the players to stand out in Bath’s dominant win against Benetton Treviso, Faletau ensured the Italians could make little headway by dominating the breakdown. He also led the home sides attack with a number of powerful drives.
HM: Maama Vaipulu (Castres)
