Rugby World Cup Team of the week: 10 countries represented

#4. Ollie Chessum (England)

Rugby Pass wrote: “Ripped in the contact early doors, which suggested it would be a tough day for England, but he was soon racing in to score from the 22 off a Tuilagi pass. Denied a second try 14 minutes into the second half, but his work rate was crucial to England avoiding an embarrassing defeat.”

Planet Rugby wrote: “Very nearly scored a brace of tries but managed one at least as he stretched his legs down the touchline. He was effective in those wider channels and in the line-outs. One feels he is a big player for this team.”

#5.Jose Madeira (Portugal)

There are going to be a lot of top clubs eyeing up some of those Portuguese players – the likes of Raffaele Storti, Nicolas Martins, Rodrigo Marta, Jeronimo Portela, Samuel Marques, Jose Madeira, Manuel Pinto have lit up this tournament.

— Simon Thomas Rugby (@simonrug) October 8, 2023

#6. Peter O’Mahony (Ireland)

Telegraph wrote: “Ireland’s disruptor-in-chief. Turned over an early Scotland lineout. Nearly put Hansen over. Looked like he might lamp ref after he butchered an Ireland try-scoring opportunity.”

Scotland players fighting each other to swap jerseys with Peter O'Mahony on his 100th cap night. pic.twitter.com/N3qrHkNFHA

— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) October 7, 2023

BALLS wrote: “On the occasion of his 100th cap, he put in a performance to remember. His lineout defence & attack was outstanding. Involved in all of Ireland’s good attacking play in the 1st half.”

RTE wrote: “Combative outing for the centurion and almost broke free for a try in the first half. Was to the fore defending his team-mates during the pushing and shoving at the start of the second half as Scotland lost their temper. He didn’t. Two crucial lineout steals when the game was in the mix. Never took a backward step. Special night for a special player.”

Honourable mentions: Theo McFarland (Samoa), David Wallis (Portugal)

#7. Nicolás Martins (Portugal)

A starring role on a historic night for Portugal

Congratulations to @PortugalRugby backrow Nicolas Martins on being named @Mastercard #POTM #RWC2023 | #FIJvPOR | #Priceless pic.twitter.com/GOC7LvJuHA

— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 8, 2023

Honourable mention: Charles Ollivon (France), Josh van der Flier (Ireland), Tommy Reffell (Wales)

#8. Gregory Alldritt (France)

Rugby Pass wrote: “The man with the infinite engine. Constantly trucked the ball up with intent, making the most carries of any player on the field, and eventually finished as France’s top tackler with 15 to his name. Earned one breakdown penalty at the beginning of the second quarter.”

Planet Rugby wrote: “More than a willing carrier with a whopping 20 racked up on the night while he also topped his team’s tackle count with 15. He just never stops for Les Bleus and won the Player of the Match award ahead of Penaud and Jalibert.”

Honourable mentions: Caelan Doris (Ireland)