#SECOND-ROW:
- 4. Eben Etzebeth (South Africa)
- 5. Tadhg Beirne (Ireland)
Irish Times on Beirne: “Two trademark penalty turnovers at the breakdown, another turnover forced with a beautifully timed counter-ruck, 18 tackles and huge work-rate on both sides of the ball. Outstanding and a display for the ages.”
Rugby Pass on Etzebeth: “Showed good turn of pace and made all his tackles.”
#BACK-ROW:
- 6. Courtney Lawes (England)
- 7. Josh van der Flier (Ireland)
- 8. Caelan Doris (Ireland)
Telegraph on Lawes: “Quality turnover from the England captain to win a penalty and overall just relentlessly physical, helping to disrupt Australia’s mauls and rucks. A late turnover when Australia were threatening was vital.”
Independent on van der Flier: “Yet again he was able to manufacture a performance stuffed to the brim with vital involvements. Got the first try and then set about keeping up the standard of work.”