5 England hopefuls who impressed in the Premiership this weekend

Gloucestershire Live: Another inspirational performance from the captain, who like Clarke was everywhere and hitting anything with a pulse.

"His defensive ability was unleashed in this game, he only made 12 tackles, but they all had a bit of venom on them, two of them were key in retrieving possession as he dislodged the ball from the arms of Worcester's players like a thief in the night."

Bristol Live: "The Bristol scrum looked transformed with the British and Irish Lion back in the front row for the first time this season with Sinckler well and truly getting the better of his England teammate Beno Obano.

"He was awarded the official man of the match award for the second time in a row in the derby having starred at The Rec at the end of last season as well when he was getting out the hurt of initially not being included for the Lions.

"At Ashton Gate on Friday night he just wanted to go out there and perform for the team and boy did he do that."

The loosehead-prop came off the bench to play a crucial role as the Tigers overcame Saracens at Welford Road to make it three wins from three. Genge has proved to be the perfect captain for his club so far.

The England flanker gave 14-man Newcastle Falcons victory against a London Wasps side that was left to reflect on how they let the game slip away in the dying minutes. Chick, who made his international debut in the summer, scored a dramatic winning try in what was his first game of the season.

Coventry Live: "Great start to the season for the number eight. His try should’ve won the game as he chased a seemingly lost cause to touch down. Unfortunate to be denied a score in the first half too. Excellent defensively and was Wasps’ leading ball carrier with 47 metres made."