Lock: Bernard Le Roux (France)
“We saw a lot of his red cap flying round smashing things – and they weren’t tackles, they were collisions. His breakdown work has been exceptional as well.”
Lock: Maro Itoje (England)
“You simply can’t pick anyone else.”
Flanker: Francois Cros (France)
Flanker: Justin Tipuric (Wales)
“Such a tough selection call.
“Hamish Watson is a weapon of a rugby player who never stops going forwards. Sam Underhill had an insane couple of games against Scotland and Ireland, while Charles Ollivon had a belter of a tournament as France’s new captain.
“But despite the Frenchman topping the try charts, providing more try assists and winning most lineouts he gets nudged out by Tipuric.
Number 8: Gregory Alldritt (France)
“Aldritt made most carries, was second for both metres made and turnovers, and was huge for France. He looks in awesome shape.”