Premiership Team of the Week

Premiership Team of the Week

1. Mako Vunipola - Saracens




The English loosehead prop put in an excellent performance for Saracens despite losing to Harlequins this weekend. He was impressive at scrum time, got through a lot of work around the fringes and made a whopping 17 tackles.

2. Jamie George - Saracens
 
Another Saracen who put in a great performance despite being unable to secure victory for his side. George was dogged at the breakdown, accurate at the lineout and made an incredible 20 tackles missing none.
 
3. Jake Cooper-Wooley - Wasps
 
The Englishman put on a wonderful tighthead display this weekend as his side narrowly beat Leicester. He was a brute at scrum time, consistently piling pressure on his opposite number and forcing several vital penalties. He made a total of 13 tackles while missing none, recording a perfect tackle success rate of 100%.
 
4. Sam Skinner - Exeter Chiefs
 
The young lock forward was one of the key players in an impressive Exeter victory this week. He provided a great lineout option throughout the game, made all his tackles in defence and looked menacing with ball in hand, beating several defenders for a total gain of 41 metres.
 
5. Kearnan Myall - Wasps
 
The English second row forward put in a stellar performance for Wasps in the AVIVA Premiership this weekend. He acted as an excellent lineout option and also managed to steal several of the opposition's lineouts. He carried very effectively, stood up to the test defensively and even managed to score the game-winning try after running a beautiful attacking line.
 
6. Chris Robshaw - Harlequins
 
Robshaw put in a man of the match performance for Harlequins in their side's wonderful performance against Saracens. He made 18 carries, 11 tackles and made a nuisance of himself at the breakdown, consistently slowing down the speed of the Saracens attacking ball.
 
7. Lewis Ludlow - Gloucester
 
Ludlow played a crucial part in his side's battering of London Irish this week. He made 15 tackles, some of which crushing hits at big moments of the game. He also carried really effectively and secured a vital turnover for his side. 
 
8. Nizaam Carr - Wasps
 
One of the standout performers in a dominant Wasps forward pack this weekend. Defensively he was remarkable, making 15 tackles and securing a couple of vital turnovers at key moments of the game. He also made an incredible 14 carries, beating 3 defenders for a total gain of 66 metres and even managing to bag himself a try.
 
9. Danny Care - Harlequins
 
 
When Quins needed their senior players to step up and grind out a win, Care showed his experience to guide a win over the European champs. The scrum-half was involved in all 3 Quins tries, as he showed great awareness to chip through on one and kick cross-field on two to setup 3 tries. Showed great composure in the 79th minute to setup Tim Visser for the winner with a well weighted kick. Great performance with 3 assists to his name!
 
10. Billy Burns - Gloucester
 
Was outstanding for Gloucester in their BP win over London Irish, as the Cherry & Whites moved to 2nd in the Premiership. Controlled the game well at 10, constantly pinging London Irish back with in total 7 kicks from hand. Played on the front foot also going forward and was involved in 4 tries for Gloucester, setting up 2 and finishing off 2 of his own well. A special mention for Gareth Steenson, who was excellent in the Chiefs win over Bath.
 
11. James Short - Exeter Chiefs
 
Made a huge 211 metres going forward as the Chiefs extended their lead at the top of the Premiership. Was a constant threat to the Bath defence as the Chiefs steamrolled Bath in the first half. Beating 10 defenders and making 5 clean breaks, Short was always on the front foot and got a deserved try in the corner for his efforts. A mention for Sinoti Sinoti, who was excellent for Falcons.
 
12. Josh Matavesi - Newcastle Falcons
 
Showed his experience as Falcons claimed their 3rd away win of the season at Northampton Saints. Defended well as the Saints looked to pile on the pressure, making 11 tackles only missing the one. Made some powerful breaks, beating 3 defenders and making 30 metres. His power showed as he bundled over the line for a score also.
 
13. Juan De Jongh - Wasps 
 
Was MOTM in Wasps thriller with rival Leicester Tigers at the Ricoh on Saturday evening. Looked dangerous carrying forward, making 47 metres and showing good strength going forward. Even managed to bag himself a crucial turnover to win his side a penalty.
 
14. Charlie Walker - Harlequins
 
 
Scored 2 crucial tries for Quins in their last gasp win vs Saracens. His first try he did fantastically well to get under the high ball and squeeze over in the corner. His second he showed great pace to chase down Danny Care's chip through, run from the opposite wing and win the footrace to touchdown. 
 
 
15. Anthony Watson - Bath
 
Despite being on the losing side, Watson was a standout player for Bath in their late rally to claim a try bonus point away to the Chiefs. Finished off a great team try for Bath and also made 72 metres going forward, beating 3 defenders in the process.
 

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