STATS REVIEW: Jack Nowell proves he's a back with outstanding stats

Eddie Jones revealed his plans to use Jack Nowell as a ninth forward during the Guinness Six Nations, but the Exeter Chiefs full-back used this weekend to show he can be very effective in the backs too.

SELECTED MOST METRES MADE

Jack Nowell (England) – 176
Liam Williams (Wales) – 146
Jacob Stockdale (Ireland) – 88
Mike Brown (England) – 85
Jonah Holmes (Wales) – 86

SELECTED MOST DEFENDERS BEATEN

Jack Nowell (England) – 7
Jonny May (England) – 7
Jacob Stockdale (Ireland) – 5
David Sisi (Italy) – 5
Garry Ringrose (Ireland) – 5
Mike Brown (England) – 5
Sebastian Negri (Italy) – 5
Tomos Williams (Wales) – 5
Steff Evans (Wales) – 5

SELECTED MOST CARRIES

Jack Nowell (England) – 20
Billy Vunipola (England) – 17
Grégory Alldritt (France) – 17
Henry Slade (England) – 17
Jordan Larmour (Ireland) – 15
Steff Evans (Wales) – 15

SELECTED MOST TACKLES

CJ Stander (Ireland) – 25 made, 3 missed
Maro Itoje (England) – 20, 1
Josh van der Flier (Ireland) – 19, 0
James Ryan (Ireland) – 19, 1
Gary Graham (Scotland) – 19, 3
Stuart McInally (Scotland) – 18, 2