Rugby World Cup 2019 | Round 2 Team of the Week

Scotland made a late push for inclusions and have two players named but it’s Japan, Wales and England dominating our line-up. Make sure to leave your comments at the bottom of the page with your own team.

Stuart Hogg (Scotland) - Put in a clever kick to the corner and then slotted a class drop-goal from a quick line-out when Samoa exited. Joined the line well and was a silky operator from the back throughout.

Jonathan Davies (Wales) -Lovely hands as ever in midfield, and as one of the key leaders an outstanding effort against Australia.

Kotaro Matsushima (Japan) -Has been one of the players of the tournament so far. Gifted and optimistic, and the firmest of crowd favourites

Gareth Davies (Wales) - Amazing intercept summed up a cheeky, box-office performance. Such a threat in attack – and even when defending, such is his propensity for pick-offs.

Shota Horie (Japan) -Official man of the match and, for some, the century. Unbelievable around the field and in the driving play, part of a rock-like front row

Alun Wyn Jones (Wales) - Record 130th Test and made 23 tackles amid the second-half siege from the Wallabies. Needed all his leadership skills to guide Wales through the mayhem.

Lood de Jager (South Africa) -It’s unbelievable to think that De Jager isn’t among the Boks’ first-choice locks at the moment. Was solid in the air when Namibia kicked off (which was quite frequent) and bossed the lineout. He was also very good with ball in hand and in the tackle

Kazuki Himeno (Japan) -Another magician, appeared all over the field, carried the ball well and lasted the course. Dynamic and sustained