Maggie Alphonsi has picked her team of the week for based on the best performers in the opening round of fixtures for the 2022 Six Nations.
Her selection includes nine of the same players as RUCK's Team of the Week.
BACK-THREE:
- 15. Stuart Hogg (Scotland)
- 14. Andrew Conway (Ireland)
- 11. Gabin Villiere (France)
Alphonsi on Hogg: "Played a key role in Scotland closing out that win over England, showing real leadership."
CENTRES:
- 13. Garry Ringrose (Ireland)
- 12. Jonathan Danty (France)
HALFBACKS:
- 10. Finn Russell (Scotland)
- 9. Ben White (Scotland)
FRONT-ROW:
- 1. Andrew Porter (Ireland)
- 2. Julian Marchand (France)
- 3. Tahdg Furlong (Ireland)
Alphonsi on Furlong: "Definitely the best tighthead prop in the world, in my opinion."
SECOND-ROW:
- 4. Cameron Woki (France)
- 5. Tadhg Beirne (Ireland)
BACK-ROW:
- 6. Lewis Ludlam (England)
- 7. Michele Lamaro (Italy)
- 8. Matt Fagerson (Scotland)
Alphonsi on Ludlam: "A rare English inclusion - he came into the side to replace Courtney Lawes and impressed. The decision to take him off was a surprise."
