Lock: Maro Itoje (England) – Handful for the Tongan pack particularly at the lineout where he has turned gap closing into an art form.
Four Training Sessions ✅
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) September 22, 2019
165kg bench press ✅
TWO dinners ✅
A day in the life of England rugby star Maro Itoje looks intense! 😳https://t.co/8XFlnOF9KT
Lock: Guido Petti – Despite defeat against France, the Pumas lock was imperious on his 49th cap at the lineout while also making seven huge tackles and sensationally ran 57 metres with the ball in hand.
Flanker: Ardie Savea (New Zealand) – Made tackles, showed his undeniable speed, sidestepped a winger and caused havoc at the breakdown. Well and truly found his playstyle and it is something special to witness.
All Blacks rave over Ardie Savea’s dominance against Springboks: ‘He’s at the peak of his powers’ | 1 NEWS NOW https://t.co/7Joy11VWnG pic.twitter.com/menYw3BQ51
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Flanker: Michael Hooper (Australia) – Was busy, as usual, with 15 carries and making all but one of his tackles. Satisfactory day at the office as he led his side to a win against Fiji.
Number 8: Sergio Parisse (Italy) – He became only the third man to play in five World Cups, matching the totals of compatriot Mauro Bergamasco and Samoa’s Brian Lima, and his 141st international cap also drew him level with former Ireland and British Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll in second place on the all-time list. His performance wasn’t bad either as Italy overcame Namibia.
Italy v Namibia to open. Parisse on the biggest stage again
— Craig (@craigyjones1983) September 22, 2019
But I’d love to see an upset. Namibia, have Osprey Lesley Klim on bench and coached by Welshman Phil Davies. pic.twitter.com/vjBO0cG80U