Team of the Weekend

1. Jack McGrath

Scrummaged well in Leinster's win over Cardiff and his work rate around the pitch was admirable.

2. Adrian Strauss

MOTM in the Springboks 2nd win of the Rugby Championship. Like McGrath exceptional around the pitch and peformed well at the set piece.

3. Julian Redelinghuys

Came off the bench just after half time for South Africa and put a really good shift in.

4. Scott Barrett

The young second row was ever present in Canterbury's 39-34 away win against Taranaki.

5. Ruan Ackerman

Ackerman excelled in the Lions win at the weekend, backing up the hype around this youngster.

6. Kwagga Smith

Bagged one for the Lions excellent win over the Sharks.

7. Teboho Mohoje 

Work rate was exceptional for the Springboks in their win over Australia.

8. Louis Picamoles

Powerful performance as ever from the Saints number 8. Shone in their win over Exeter.

9. TJ Perenara

Given a chance to start against Argentina and controlled the game excellently for the All Blacks.

10. Morne Steyn

Superb for the Springboks in their win over Australia. Scored all 18 points including two crucial drop goals.

11. Darren Sweetnam

Showed real class in Munster's hammering of Zebre, scoring a try and claiming MOTM in the process.

12. Jordie Barrett

Outstanding for Canterbury in their win over Taranaki scoring 19 points including a try.

13. Anton Lienert-Brown

Excelled in the All Blacks 36-17 win over Argentina. Impressed many on his first start both at 13 and 12, scored a good try too, to get NZ rolling against Argentina.

14. George North

Showed his class, finishing off a great move to score Saints' 1st try and did excellent to setup debutant Rory Hutchinson's try. 

15. Louis Ludik

In a scrappy game, Ludik defended excellently for Ulster - with 2 try saving tackles in their 9-7 win over the Ospreys.