#4. Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers)
Michael Cheika’s Leicester Tigers tenure kicked off in thrilling fashion with a last-gasp 17-14 victory over Exeter in their Premiership opener.
England will be hoping to keep Ollie Chessum fit and firing, whether at flanker or lock, after another powerful performance. Named Tigers captain, Chessum’s return from a long-term injury was impressive, showing the physicality England needs ahead of crucial tests.
#5. Max Malins (Bristol Bears)
Bristol Bears kicked off their Premiership campaign with a commanding bonus-point victory over Newcastle Falcons.
Full-back Malins was in dazzling form, making the game look effortless with his elegant play. He bagged a brace of tries on Friday night, the first coming from a well-timed diagonal run, collecting a pass at full speed before powering over the line.
His second was pure class, effortlessly plucking a cross-field kick from AJ MacGinty out of the air over his shoulder to touch down. Majestic.