12. Josua Tuisova (Fiji)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBundee Aki can consider himself very unlucky not to crack the team after another excellent outing at inside centre with the Irish side, but Josua Tuisova was sensational in Fiji\u2019s historic win over Australia and Samu Kerevi is rarely outshone by his opposite number \u2013 Tuisova did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The stocky midfielder was a nightmare showing brute physicality and shoring up his defensive channel. He took his try well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honorable mention: Bundee Aki (Ireland)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n11. Makazole Mapimpi (South Africa)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nHe became the 2nd fastest Springbok to get to 25 Test tries when he scored against Romania, but it wasn\u2019t only reaching that milestone that stood for Mapimpi, he was phenomenal in a busy performance where he popped up everywhere. His tries were a due reward for a fantastic game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Were it not for our cheat selection, Fainga\u2019anuku would be bubbling under, but Semi Radradra played his part in a great win for Fiji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honorable mention: Semi Radradra (Fiji)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n10. Johnny Sexton (Ireland)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMany felt Johnny Sexton should have copped a lengthy ban for his controversial comments over officiating in the Champions Cup final, but it would have been an unjust end to a wonderful Test career. That he continues to control and stamp his authority on games at 38 is incredible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Damian McKenzie had a tidy game against Namibia in a rare start at flyhalf for the All Blacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honorable mention: Damian McKenzie (New Zealand)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n09. Simione Kuruvoli (Fiji)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThere were so many good performances at 9 this past round. Cobus Reinach was excellent as he scored a hat trick to help South Africa ease past Romania. Similarly, Yutaka Nagare was the heart of a good Japanese performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the ultimate standouts were Cam Roigard and Simione Kuruvoli. Roigard looks like the successor of Aaron Smith, but Kuruvoli outfoxing Nic White gave him the edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honorable mention: Cam Roigard (New Zealand)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n08. Caelan Doris (Ireland)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFormer All-Black Vaea Fifita had a strong game for Tonga, as did Taulupe Faletau for Wales, but Caelan Doris takes the no.8 spot for this round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Doris does so many small and minute things well. These small interventions make Ireland that much more potent. The Leinster man is an important player going into this week against the Springboks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honorable mention: Taulupe Faletau (Wales)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n07. Levani Botia (Fiji)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA demolition man for Fiji, Levani Botia was at the heart of Fiji\u2019s great win over Australia. He carried with an unreal vigor, threw himself into tackles, and gave the Wallabies nightmares at the breakdown. The La Rochelle man produced arguably the most complete performance of the round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ben Earl, Jac Morgan, and Kwagga Smith were all phenomenal, but Botia rules as king of the openside this time around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honorable mention: Ben Earl (England)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n06. Courtney Lawes (England)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn the small English resurgence that is taking place, Courtney Lawes has had a big part play. His versatility has been a major asset for England, his set-piece presence has been monumental for the English. His endeavor across the board propels his team forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manuel Ardao was titanic in a huge effort against the hosts for Uruguay on the blindside. He gave them an edge at the breakdown and tackled everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honorable mention: Manuel Ardao (Uruguay)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n05. Theo McFarland (Samoa)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTheo McFarland\u2019s qualities are evident with every outing he has with Samoa, his athleticism is vital in the lineout and he brings gain line dominance which was evident in their win over Chile. He is a valuable asset for Samoa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RG Snyman is now showing he can produce the goods at 5 locks as well. He had another excellent bench cameo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honorable mention: RG Snyman (South Africa)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n04. Tadhg Beirne (Ireland)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn every world-class team, some stars get the plaudits every week and get all the fanfare, and then some rarely get the glossy reviews but are invaluable to the cause. For Ireland, Tadhg Beirne is part of the latter category. His ability to combine physicality, game nous, and unreal work rate make him such a huge asset for Ireland.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cameron Woki and Sam Lousi certainly contributed their bit for their respective nations this past weekend, but Beirne was all class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honorable mention: Cameron Woki (France)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n03. Trevor Nyakane (South Africa)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCalled into the starting lineup at the 11th hour, Trevor Nyakane did not disappoint as he produced a good all-round performance. He was busy around the park and showed up at the set-piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luke Tagi might have got in were it not for the few times Angus Bell got the edge on him at the set-piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honorable mention: Luke Tagi (Fiji)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n02. Sam Matavesi (Fiji)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nHe embodies the Fijian spirit despite having English ancestry, Sam Matavesi is such a determined ball carrier and doesn\u2019t know when he\u2019s beaten. He carried relentlessly and was superb in his lineout throwing barring 2 stolen lineouts late in the 1st half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dewi Lake was another determined figure as Wales swept Portugal aside in an entertaining encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honorable mention: Dewi Lake (Wales)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Eroni Mawi (Fiji)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSlightly behind Tuisova and Botia in terms of level of performance. Eroni Mawi was everywhere in a game where his breakdown work helped Fiji out a few times. His core duties at the set-piece were performed efficiently. Fiji\u2019s 3rd best player on the day. He makes our team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ox Nche and Joe Marler were pretty good in the games as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honorable mention: Ox Nche (South Africa)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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