We've all enjoyed following David Flatman's team of the weeks throughout 2018/19 campaign and now the former England prop has selected his Premiership team of the season.
He's made a few bold decision:
15: Alex Goode (Saracens)
Former England international Goode has been at his best this season with 11 assists in Gallagher Premiership Rugby, also earning EPCR’s Player of the Year award back in May.
14. Ollie Thorley (Gloucester)
13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)
Beaten finalists Exeter are represented in the XV by centre Henry Slade, who capped off a fine season with the Chiefs’ fourth try in Saturday’s final, and what a try it was too.
12. Mark Atkinson (Gloucester)
11. Ruaridh McConnochie (Bath)
On the opposite wing is former England Sevens star McConnochie, who made a stark impression in his first season in the Gallagher Premiership, as Bath just missed out on the top four.
10. Danny Cipriani (Gloucester)
Cipriani topped the assists chart with 14 and brilliant performances throughout the campaign saw him claim the Gallagher Premiership Rugby, Rugby Players’ Association and The Rugby Paper’s player of the year awards.
9. Cobus Reinach (Northampton Saints)
1.Joe Marler (Harlequins)
Joe Marler of Harlequins arrives before the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Harlequins at Sandy Park on April 27th 2019, Exeter, Devon. Photo: Cameron Geran/PPAUK
2. Harry Thacker (Bristol Bears)
Harry Thacker of Bristol Bears goes over for a try during the Gallagher Premiership Match between Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints at Ashton Gate, Bristol on September 29. - PHOTO: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK - Rugby
3. John Afoa (Bristol Bears)
John Afoa of Bristol Bears during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Bristol Bears at Sandy Park on January 5th 2019, Exeter, Devon. Photo: Cameron Geran/PPAUK
4. Franco Mostert (Gloucester Rugby)
5. Will Skelton (Saracens)
Australian Skelton’s blistering form has led to calls for a relaxation of his national side’s ‘Giteau’s Law’ to allow him to play in this Autumn’s World Cup, the giant lock displaying tireless work-rate and leading Saracens’ thunderous approach on many an occasion this season.
6. Steve Luatua (Bristol Bears)
Mascots with Steve Luatua, Captain of Bristol Bears during the Gallagher Premiership Match between Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints at Ashton Gate, Bristol on September 29. - PHOTO: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK - Rugby
7. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks)
George North of Wales Rugby is tackled by Tom Curry of England Rugby during the Guinness Six Nations Championship match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on February 23, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
