Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby)

A performance that screamed “I’m back.” Lawrence looked electric, assisting Arundell for the opener and terrorising Sale’s defence with his footwork, power, and line-running.

His looping break helped set up Obano’s try, and his physicality in contact showed why he remains such a vital option in England’s midfield picture.

Tom Willis (Saracens)

Owen Farrell might have grabbed the headlines on his StoneX return, but it was the rampaging Willis who stole the show.

Dominant with ball in hand and relentless in defence, the England No.8 led from the front in Saracens’ 50–17 rout of Bristol. His carries constantly put Sarries on the front foot — a statement performance from a man knocking hard on England’s door.

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