Six Nations 2022 Team Of The Week: Round 5

BACK-THREE:

• 15. Ange Capuozzo (Italy): The young speedster – on his first ever start for Italy – laid on a mind-melting run to create the winning try - RUCK
• 14. Freddie Steward (England): "Switched to wing to do a job and took his try well and performed his usual heroics under the ball on the back and front foot." - Mail Online
• 11. Josh Adams (Wales): "With the sun in his eyes, Adams’ wing was targeted in the first half and he came through unscathed. Slammed Monty Ioane into touch with a try-saver and scored an almost crucial try." - Rugby Pass

CENTRES:

• 13. Gael Fickou (France ): "Scored a try and was outstanding defensively. Made a couple of breakdown turnovers and is becoming one of the world’s best centres." - Planet Rugby
• 12. Joe Marchant (England): "Has come on a bundle in the last two games in defence and attack. Superb muscular break set up England first score." - Mail Online

HALFBACKS:

• 10. Paolo Garbisi (Italy) - RUCK
• 9. Antoine Dupont (France): "Superb first clearance kick to touch but he really just does everything right, the tackles and the flair. Of course he sliced through to score when France needed him most." - Telegraph

FRONT-ROW:

• 1. Pierre Schoeman (Scotland): "Created carnage in the Irish defence as a ball-carrier and matched Tadhg Furlong at scrum time," - Rugby Pass
• 2. Dan Sheehan (Ireland): "An outstanding performance in all aspects of the game from his lineout throwing - one picked off - to his carrying, beating defenders through footwork or power with equal facility. He capped a superb game with a try." - Irish Times
• 3. Uini Atonio (France): "Fine performance at tighthead from a consistent performer throughout this championship. Had Genge’s number at the scrum." - Guardian

SECOND-ROW:

• 4. Cameron Woki (France): "Enjoyed pitting his wits against Itoje at the lineout and around the field he probably edged that absorbing individual battle." - Guardian
• 5, Paul Willemse (France): "France’s king of the ruck clearouts, playing like he was possessed, and the power he offered behind Atonio was immense. Arguably the player of the tournament." - Telegraph

BACK-ROW:

• 6. Josh van der Flier (Ireland): "If there was a player who demonstrated the grit and application required to ensure a positive result then it was Ireland’s openside flanker. He is credited with 17 tackles but it looked more; he was present when Ireland needed him most and capped the display with a try." - Irish Times
• 7. Sam Underhill (England): "Good early tackle on Jaminet halted a counter-attack. Heck of a return from a world-class player on his day, with one belting turnover when France were on the charge." - Telegraph
• 8. Gregory Alldritt (France): "Another wonderful display from the number eight, with his off-load for Dupont’s try a highlight" - Planet Rugby

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