We take a look at five rugby players who failed to perform in the second round of the 2023 Six Nations action.
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#1. Ollie Hassell-Collins (England)
Rugby Pass 6/10: "Completely absent from the game. Perhaps a sign of England’s inability to string together a backline move that unleashes the flyers on the wing."
Evening Standard 6/10: "Struggled to impose himself and has yet to show what he can do at Test level."
I News 5/10: "Didn’t find himself involved much today and barely registered a significant attacking touch, which is a shame."
RUCK 5/10: "Needs to be replaced by Arundell after his club mate made an immediate impact from the bench.:
Rugby World 5/10: "Must’ve been getting cold on the edge, waited about half-an-hour for a touch only to get the ball straight to the head. Replaced by Henry Arundell on the hour having struggled to make his mark."
Telegraph 5/10: "Does nail polish enhance athletic performance? Yet to be convinced."
Planet Rugby 4/10: "Replaced on 54 minutes and will now hope he’s done enough to retain his spot in the side against Wales."

Ollie Hassell-Collins of England during the England Rugby Captains Run ahead of the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 11 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
#2. Dan Biggar (Wales)
The fans began to show their disapproval of Biggar's handling of the young player Rio Dyer, and his player ratings were also not favorable.
Wales Online 4/10: "“Who the f**k do you think you are?” Biggar asked Ben White amid a mini dust-up on the half-hour mark. Wales’ fly-half found it hard to ask questions of Scotland’s defence, though."
Planet Rugby 3/10: "A blow-par performance from the Wales pivot who missed a sitter of a penalty, by his high standards, in the first half. The Welsh attack did not fire at all with the playmaker on the pitch, and he was outplayed"
Rugby Pass 2/10: "Gave away a daft offside penalty, shanked a couple of kicks and flung a pass behind his back into touch on the stroke of half time. Looked frustrated all first half. Was far from his best last week, but was an active problem today."
#3. Stephen Varney (Italy)
Planet Rugby 5/10: “Another indifferent performance from the Gloucester scrum-half, who struggled during the opening half behind a retreating pack.”
#4. Yoram Moefana (France)
Planet Rugby 5/10: "A quiet game from the inside centre who was less impactful on attack than he has been in the last 12 months. Sound on defence."
Rugby Pass 5/10: "While lacking the razzmatazz of his colleagues, Moefana brings a workmanlike solidity to the French midfield. A helpful onlooker at times here though."
#5. George North (Wales)
Wales Online 4/10: "Underwent a HIA after shipping an illegal hit to the head area from George Turner. Returned and ran hard but without seriously threatening."
Planet Rugby 4/10: "The veteran had little impact with ball in hand and went off for a HIA after the high tackle from George Turner."
Rugby Pass 4/10: "Had a handful of decent carries before going off for an HIA. Anonymous in the second half aside from a penalty conceded."












