#4. Adam Beard (Wales)
Wales Online: “Made his critics eat their words with a dominant performance. The Ospreys lock dominated the lineout, which was almost perfect for Wales, while he made his size count around the field. Put in 14 tackles.”
#5. Federico Ruzza (Italy)
Rugby Pass: “Signor Everywhere for Italy. Key at the lineouts, hit double digits on defence before the halftime hooter, and made a couple of nice runs with the ball. Prevented what looked like a certain try with some excellent work at the defensive maul.”
Honourable mentions: Cameron Woki (France), George Martin (England), Franco Mostert (South Africa), Tadhg Beirne (Ireland)
#6. Pablo Matera (Argentina)
Planet Rugby: “Another standout display from the former captain who was simply everywhere. Earned several turnovers and was also effective with ball in hand.”
#7. Jac Morgan (Wales)
Wales Online: “The Ospreys star just keeps getting better and better. He was totemic in Lyon, getting through a mountain of work, always winning the contact area, slowing ball down at the breakdown, and he played a crucial part in Wales’ opening try. Even got himself a 50:22. Crowned an outstanding performance with a late try.”
Honourable mention: Josh Van der Flier (Ireland), Jack Willis (England), Michael Lamaro (Italy), Josh Van der Flier (Ireland)
#8. Caelan Doris (Ireland)
Honourable mention: Beka Gorgadze (Georgia)