Tuesday 7 March 2017 12:59, UK
Players from Super Rugby rub shoulders with the PRO12 and the Premiership, plus a star from the Sevens circuit makes the team this week.
Plenty of players looked sharp across both hemispheres with Hurricanes star Nehe Milner-Skudder and Leinster's Ed Byrne making try-scoring returns to action.
A massive thirteen teams are represented this week, including the Blitzbokke, who won the Las Vegas Sevens over the weekend.
15. Nehe Milner-Skudder (Hurricanes)
To say he is back is an understatement. You would not have thought he missed last season with a shoulder injury as he showed all his skills in Hurricanes' 71-6 win over the Rebels. Damian McKenzie was also very impressive for the Chiefs.
14. Rosko Specman (Blitzbokke)
Specman helped South Africa beat Fiji 19-12 to win the Vegas Sevens with a superb performance, including an incredible solo try that showcased his sidestep and blistering pace.
13. Anton Lienert-Brown (Chiefs)
An interesting midfield battle with the talented Rieko Ioane but Lienert-Brown marshalled him well and was very solid in defence. Showed some lovely touches and rounded off a good try.
12. Rohan Janse van Rensburg (Lions)
Dedicated his performance to his late mother Renthia. Van Rensburg helped the Lions to a 55-36 win over the Waratahs with some big carries and two tries.
11. Seta Tamanivalu (Crusaders)
What a finish from Tamanivalu to win it late for the Crusaders! In a fast-paced game, Tamanivalu showed the full range of his skills from clever offloads and plenty of pace, to his power that saw him smash through two tackles to score the winner.
10. Stephen Myler (Northampton)
A well-controlled performance from Myler who totally controlled the game for Saints. Showed some deft touches with his quick hands - one that set up a try for Ethan Waller and was excellent with the boot as well. An honourable mention for Harlequins academy fly-half James Lang, who held his nerve to clinch victory with a last-gasp penalty.
9. Francois Hougaard (Worcester)
A determined performance from Hougaard who helped Worcester win their basement battle against Bristol. Harassed and hounded the opposition all match long, he scored a superb try and set up a couple too.
1. Ed Byrne (Leinster)
It was great to see Byrne back in action after 28 months on the sidelines due to injury. Came on in Leinster's demolition of Scarlets and scored a try. Welcome back!
2. Tommy Taylor (Wasps)
Helped Wasps get on the front foot against Bath and was accurate enough with his arrows. Carried strongly and timed his pass to perfection for Beale to go over.
3. Kyle Sinckler (Harlequins)
A solid performance from England's reserve tight-head prop, whose never-say-die attitude helped Harlequins to a remarkable win against Gloucester.
4. Brodie Rettallick (Chiefs)
One of the best players in the world at the moment, Rettallick put in another performance to help the Chiefs beat the Blues. Along with second-row partner Dominic Bird, they dismantled the Blues lineout and carried strongly too. Showed some nice hands and his offload resulted in a good try from Damian McKenzie.
5. Brian Alainu-uese (Glasgow)
A tireless display from the big man who got through a shedload of work. Carried all day long as Glasgow ground down the Dragons.
6. Pablo Matera (Jaguares)
He may have been yellow carded for pulling down a rolling maul, but Matera was superb as the Jaguares gave the Stormers a heck of a fright. With 19 carries, the outstanding loose was their top carrier and also topped the table with tackles.
7. Levania Botia (La Rochelle)
A superb effort from Botia who helped La Rochelle to the top of the table with a win over Toulouse. Massive with ball in hand, he made 13 carries and beat three defenders. Played a huge role in defence too.
8. Alex Rieder (Wasps)
Kurtley Beale and Christian Wade may have caught the eye in Wasps 24-3 win against bath but make no mistake, this game was won by the forwards. The Wasps pack set up the platform and won front-foot ball for the backs to have the space to work. Rieder was massive for Wasps - 13 carries and also huge in defence with another lucky 13.
