Top 5 performers of the day

Top 5 performers of the day

Owen Williams



The out-half really stepped up to the plate after the Tigers lost their first-choice ten, Freddie Burns, to injury last week. He had an unblemished performance from the boot, scoring six penalties from six attempts. The last one was a real pressure kick, as he split the posts from beyond the halfway line to win the game. The Tigers will be delighted that they have the Welshman to deputise while Burns is out through injury. The former Llanelli Scarlet definitely put his hand up for a place in the Welsh six nations squad with his outstanding performance today.

Toby Flood
 
 
Flood had an outstanding performance for Toulouse, despite playing out of position in the role of number 12. The Englishman showed his class against Zebre when he got on the end of McAllister's chip kick, and expertly finished off the score. Flood was also in charge of kicking duties, and certainly didn't disappoint as he converted 7 of 9 from the tee. 
 

Isa Nacewa

Nacewa lead from the front in Leinsters victory, with the winger operating out at the touchline, causing havoc for Northampton's defense. The Fijian played a crucial part in several of Leinster's try, including finishing off 2 of their 9. Also, Nacewa showed his reliability from the tee as he slotted 6 of his 7 attempts.

Bundee Aki

 
The blocky centre put in a sensational performance today which helped them secure a last minute win over English giants Wasps. Aki had some monstrous carries gaining ground whenever he got on the ball. Aki had some huge hits in defence racing off the line and giving Wasps no breathing space with ball in hand. Aki's trojan efforts gained him the man of the match award. 
 
 
Sean Cronin
 
 
Cronin was one of many Leinster players who were in scintillating form this evening. Cronin worked hard around the park and seemed to cover every blade of grass in the Aviva Stadium. Cronin showed some surprising pace in the second half as he broke the line stepping and weaving through the Saints defence. Cronin also bagged a try after starting the attack with his speedy break. The hooker looked more like an outside back rather then a front row this evening.
 

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