Six Nations: Team of Round 4
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After another scintillating weekend of Six Nations action, Ireland took the tournament win after England’s disappointing display in Paris. Wales defeated Italy to remain in the hunt for second place. Here’s our team of round 4 from all six sides.
15: Matteo Minozzi (Italy)
Great finish for one of Italy’s two tries. Constant threat in this Italian side and rarely doesn’t stand out.
14: George North (Wales)
Scored a brace in the win over Italy. Looking something near his best now and will want to build on this performance against France next week.
13: Mathieu Bastareaud (France)
Great display from Bastareaud against England, epitomised not least by his memorable turnover under the posts in the 81st minute. Key player for the French.
12: Hadleigh Parkes (Wales)
Scored one try and was unlucky not to be awarded a second. Carried like a dream for the most part and was given Man of the Match against Italy.
11: Jacob Stockdale (Ireland)
Two more tries for Stockdale, who now has this shirt absolutely nailed down for Ireland. Impressive in the way he finished both scores. Contender for player of the tournament.
10: Francois Trinh-Duc (France)
Trinh-Duc was imperious again, helping fans to forget France have had a fly-half problem. Contributed heavily to France’s penalty try against England.
9: Maxime Machenaud (France)
Machenaud kicked very well against England, scoring points at vital parts of the game. Calm, level-headed performance.
1: Cian Healy (Ireland)
Scotland struggled to handle Healy, who was superb in his forward role this week. The Leinster man bossed the scrum and very much stood out in Dublin.
2: Guilhem Guirado (France)
Was one of the thorn’s in England’s breakdown woes and really rammed home their problems. He’s an on-pitch leader and showed it.
3: Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)
A return for the Irishman and he showed just why he was included straight back into the side. With ball in hand, he was brilliant.
4: Cory Hill (Wales)
Scored a try for Wales and, despite no Alun Wyn Jones by his side, managed to execute his game in good style. He’s having a very solid tournament, somewhat under the radar.
5: James Ryan (Ireland)
The youngster had a great game against Scotland, carrying with effect and stealing a number of line outs. He loves a tackle too!
6: Courtney Lawes (England)
Although he was on the losing side, Lawes was arguably the only player to leave Paris with some credit. He dominated the line out and carried nicely.
7: Yacouba Camara (France)
Camara had it tough against England and specifically Maro Itoje, but his rampaging runs were eye-catching. Caused problems all game.
8: Taulupe Faletau (Wales)
Faletau returned to the Welsh fold and was handed the captaincy. Carried impressively and hammered Italy’s Tomasso Allan at one point in ferocious fashion.