Sunday Top Performers

Sunday Top Performers

We take a look at some of the standout performers from today's action in the 4 matches across the three European competitions.

Victor Vito - La Rochelle

Another standout performance from the former All Black who has been impressive for La Rochelle since making the move to France in 2016.

Neither side was able to work their way over the line before Vito showed some innovation to flicked the ball through his legs at the scrum catch the entire Perpignan defence off-guard.

Vito made metres with ease as La Rochelle racked up 37 points to beat the newly promoted side.


Dany Priso - La Rochelle

Another powerful showing from the 24-year-old loosehead. He dominated up front for the home side getting the better of both Sylvain Charlet and Gert Muller.


He was busy as ever around the pitch helping La Rochelle to their second win of the season.

Marcell Coetzee - Ulster Rugby

The lively flanker was been superb in his first two games back from injury and continued that form today in his home country.

Coetzee played a full 80 minutes after two 50-odd minute performances in the first two rounds.

The 27-year-old scored the visitors opening try of the match against the Southern Kings.

He made 22 carries and 13 tackles without missing one. It's just a matter of time before Coetzee is tipped for a test recall.


Henry Speight - Ulster Rugby 

Arguably Speight's most impressive outing for Ulster despite the winger being unable to cross over for a try.

Speight produced Super Rugby numbers against the Kings making 140 running metres beating 6 defenders and made 2 clean breaks.

Bobby de Wee - Southern Kings

De Wee has built on a solid debut season in the PRO14 so far this season.

The Kings lock was one of the top tacklers in the competition last year and it's easy to see why with the 24-year-old making 22 tackles without missing one.

He was also a solid lineout option and disrupted Ulster's set piece. 

Nathan Hughes - Wasps

The England International no.8 had a busy game on attack, putting his side onto the front foot making over 90 metres.


Lima Sopoaga - Wasps 

The former All Black was fantastic in his first start for Wasps today.

He controlled the Wasps attack well, keeping the opposition guessing throughout the match.

His kicking game was also on point and he could have had his first try for his new side but it was disallowed.

Gael Fickou - Stade Francais 

Fickou was simply outstanding against his former side in the final Top 14 game of the weekend.

He run fantastic lines scoring two tries and tested the Toulon defensive line with every single one of his carries.

He also linked up well with his fellow outside backs and was solid on defence.

Malakai Fekitoa - RC Toulon

Fekitoa was the best player for Toulon today. Fekitoa, like Fickou, tested the Stade Francais defence with a mix of powerful carries and clever running lines.

He left a number of defenders in his wake but was one of the few Toulon players that really pitched up today.

The former All Black also did brilliantly to keep an overcooked Jonah Placid kick in to gift Josua Tuisova a try. 

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