Top Performers: Gloucester v Ospreys

In the 1st Challenge Cup play-off match of the weekend, Gloucester beat Ospreys 23-13. Both teams only scored 1 try but it was the 6 penalty goals by Gloucester that made the difference.

Here is our top performers of the match

1.Ruan Akcermann (Man of the match). Ackermann was a stand out player for Gloucester, making 11 tackles and 6 carries.

2.Zack Mercer. The 26 year old made 12 carries, beat 6 defenders and made 6 tackles.

3.The 24 year old Osprey fullback, Jack Welsh was a pillar at the back for the men from Wales. He made 88 meters and beat 3 defenders.

4.Jack Welsh's opposite number also made our list of top performers. Santiago Carreras slotted 6 penalty goals together with 3 turnovers won.

5.Although he was in the losing side, right winger Keelan Giles was on the score sheet for Ospreys with a try. He also beat 5 defenders.

6.Our last top performer is Stephen Varney. The 22 year old made 41 passes that kept Gloucester moving forward.