The best of the British and Irish Lions combined with those that excelled on International duty and against the tourists.
Fullback: Israel Folau (Austalia)
The fullback looks back to his best after a two-try performance helped Australia start the Test season off on the right foot against Fiji on Saturday.
Honourable Mentions: Anthony Watson (British & Irish Lions), Joaquín Tuculet (Argentina), Duncan Taylor (Scotland)
Enjoyed that one with the boys!!!😆#SmilesOut #GloryToGod pic.twitter.com/jQQRxCncng
— Israel Folau (@IzzyFolau) June 10, 2017
Wing: Keith Earls (Ireland)
Earls’ numbers against the USA were nothing short of ridiculous – he carried 12 times for 218 metres gained, had nine line breaks and blazed past seven defenders with ball in hand.
HM: Marland Yarde (England), George North (British & Irish Lions)
Ireland are up and running thanks to Keith Earls #USAvIRE pic.twitter.com/Hxj6WlZQwD
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) June 10, 2017
Centre: Henry Slade (England)
Centre: Sonny Bill Williams (Blues)
HM: Karmichael Hunt (Australia)
The offloads from @StevenLuatua and @SonnyBWilliams followed by the jet shoes from @ihaiawest!!! Absolutely top draw. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/KDY7gVWEyK
— EatSleepRugby (@eatsleeprugby) June 7, 2017
Wing: Rieko Ioane (Blues)
Pretty sure this ain’t the last time we see @rieko_ioane this @lionsofficial tour!! pic.twitter.com/Zq55fPwvO2
— Will Greenwood (@WillGreenwood) June 7, 2017
Fly-half: George Ford (England)
Looked like Englands’ general as he controlled play around the park and answered his critics by landing most of his kicks in a hostile atmosphere as well as scoring a try.
HM: Owen Farrell (British & Irish Lions), Finn Russell (Scotland)
George Ford is your Man of the Match 👏 🌹 #CarryThemHome https://t.co/S5qfMYZcmk pic.twitter.com/VtJtSeFJ9e
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) June 10, 2017
Scrum-half: Conor Murray (Ireland)
Box kicking. Tick. Slick pass. Tick. Stamina. Tick. The first choice versus All Blacks without a doubt.
HM: Ross Cronjé (South Africa), Ali Price (Scotland), Danny Care (England)
Let’s smooth things over…no hard feelings about that black eye, eh lads? @StuartWHOGG_ @ConorMurray_9? #StaySmooth pic.twitter.com/ZhNPbjb4Ee
— Whyte & Mackay (@whyteandmackay) June 12, 2017
Prop: Mako Vunipola (England)
A rock for the Lions and a performance that should bag him the Test jersey for the first game with the All Blacks.
Mako Vunipola elevates the attack of every team he plays in. Also, this. pic.twitter.com/i37zQmwVCq
— Charlie Morgan (@CharlieFelix) June 10, 2017
Hooker: Ross Ford (Scotland)
HM: Jamie George (British & Irish Lions), Malcolm Marx (South Africa)
Lovely handling from @finn_russell for Ross Ford to score for Scotland against Italy.
🎥Rugby Pass pic.twitter.com/OeLeH5hMqv— EatSleepRugby (@eatsleeprugby) June 11, 2017
Prop: Harry Williams (England)
Impressed on debut, engaging in a huge battle up front. The Exeter prop made 11 tackles in the first half alone.
HM: Tadhg Furlong (British & Irish Lions)
Lock: Ben Toolis (Scotland)
HM: Joe Launchbury (England), Alun Wyn Jones (British & Irish Lions)
My first article for @SundayTimesScot Thoughts,criticism more than welcome. I was very impressed with @bentoolis 👊🏼https://t.co/2Kcb1aW8pF
— Jim Hamilton (@jimhamilton4) June 11, 2017
Lock: George Kruis (British & Irish Lions)
A very impressive outing as he bossed the lineout. Stood out in the first half as he carried well, and may have forced his way into the Test side with this showing.
“It is something we are going to pride ourselves on” – George Kruis is getting excited about the impact of the pack: https://t.co/QmK6c5T3WR pic.twitter.com/CZLD3CQmsB
— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) June 10, 2017
Flanker: Mark Wilson (England)
Carried well and made some monster hits. The Cumbrian left everything out there for his country on debut.
Mark Wilson has been great for England. Pleased for a guy that’s worked so hard for recognition he deserves. Same each week @FalconsRugby
— Tom May (@TomMay1) June 10, 2017
Curry, Ford, Launchbury, Slade etc just as impressive on second viewing, but the amount of work Mark Wilson got through was something else.
— Alex Shaw (@alexshawsport) June 11, 2017
Flanker: Tom Curry (England)
HM: Sean O’Brien (British & Irish Lions)
Number 8: Steven Luatua (Blues)
HM: Nathan Hughes (England), Taulupe Faletau (British & Irish Lions)
That @StevenLuatua offload… pic.twitter.com/rfB3C6ktfB
— Bristol Rugby (@Bristol_RFC) June 7, 2017
