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Team of the week: The stand-out players from the Challenge Cup and NRL

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: David Mead of Catalans Dragons looks on during the Challenge Cup Round Six match between Catalans Dragons and Wakefield Trinity at John Smith's Stadium on August 22, 2020 in Huddersfield, England. Stadiums remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

We look at the stats and pick our combined XIII of the stand-out players from the weekend's Challenge Cup and NRL matches...

1. Latrell Mitchell (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 22: Latrell Mitchell of the Rabbitohs celebrates after scoring a try during the round 15 NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Manly Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium on August 22, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

The full-back played a starring role as Souths stormed to a 56-16 win at home to Manly Sea Eagles in Saturday's NRL encounter.

Mitchell scored two of Souths' nine tries and assisted three others, along with breaking the line once, assisting four other line breaks and kicking one goal.

2. Josh Mansour (Penrith Panthers)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Josh Mansour of the Panthers dives over to score a try during the round 15 NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Cronulla Sharks at Panthers Stadium on August 21, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Two tries from Mansour helped the NRL table-toppers make it 10 wins in a row as they defeated Cronulla Sharks 38-12.

The Panthers winger covered 177 metres with the ball in hand as well, along with breaking the line three times.

3. David Mead (Catalans Dragons)

Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com - 22/08/2020 - Rugby League - Coral Challenge Cup - Catalans Dragons v Wakefield Trinity - John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield, England - Catalans' David Mead scores a try.

The Papua New Guinea international made a big impact to help Catalans through to the Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a 36-24 win over Wakefield Trinity on Saturday.

Mead ran in three tries for the French side, along with making four tackle busts and carrying for 76 metres in the behind-closed doors match at John Smith's Stadium.

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4. Campbell Graham (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 15: Campbell Graham of the Rabbitohs runs the ball during the round 14 NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at QCB Stadium on August 15, 2020 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Graham was another player who proved near-on unstoppable for the Rabbitohs in their demolition of the Sea Eagles.

The centre ran in two tries and made 145 metres with the ball in hand and 38 post-contact metres, including breaking the line twice.

5. Brett Morris (Sydney Roosters)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 22: Brett Morris of the Roosters makes a break during the round 15 NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Sydney Roosters at Leichhardt Oval on August 22, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

You can usually count on the Morris twins to come to the fore when the Roosters are in action and they both did by scoring two tries apiece in the 38-16 win over Wests Tigers.

But it is Brett who gets a place in our team on the wing rather than centre Josh, with the 34-year-old covering 192 metres and 69 post-contact metres, and also breaking the line three times.

6. Jack Wighton (Canberra Raiders)

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 22: Jack Wighton of the Raiders looks to pass the ball during the round 15 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Canberra Raiders at Cbus Super Stadium on August 22, 2020 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Two tries from Wighton helped set Canberra on course for a 36-16 win away to Gold Coast Titans on Saturday.

The stand-off broke the line once while making 79 metres with the ball in hand, along with assisting a line break as well.

7. Josh Drinkwater (Catalans Dragons)

Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com - 02/08/2020 - Rugby League - Betfred Super League - St Helens v Catalans Dragons - Emerald Headingley Stadium, Leeds, England - Catalans’ Josh Drinkwater

Drinkwater played an influential role in the Cup win over Wakefield, setting up five of the Dragons' tries with some superb kicking.

His attacking kicking helped exert plenty of pressure on Trinity as well.

8. David Klemmer (Newcastle Knights)

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: David Klemmer of the Newcastle Knights is tackled during the round 15 NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the North Queensland Cowboys at McDonald Jones Stadium on August 23, 2020 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

It was a battling performance from the Knights which saw them eventually overcome North Queensland Cowboys 12-0 and Klemmer gave them plenty of go-forward.

The Australia international prop carried for 260 metres and 94 post-contact metres, along with making 28 tackles in defence.

9. Damien Cook (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 22: Damien Cook of the Rabbitohs is tackled during the round 15 NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Manly Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium on August 22, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Cook was at the heart of many of the good things Souths did against Manly, helping to unlock their defence on several occasions.

The hooker provided two assists for tries and assisted two line breaks as well, along with covering 79 metres with the ball in his hands.

10. Sio Siua Taukeiaho (Sydney Roosters)

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: Siosiua Taukeiaho of the Roosters runs the ball during the round 13 NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Sydney Roosters at WIN Stadium on August 06, 2020 in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

The Tonga international was a powerful presence in the front row for the Roosters, making 142 metres and 57 post-contact metres.

Taukeiaho provided a try assist and assisted two line breaks as well, along with coming up with 37 tackles in defence.

11. Jack Murchie (New Zealand Warriors)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Jack Murchie of the Warriors looks on during the round 15 NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the New Zealand Warriors at ANZ Stadium on August 23, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Murchie starred off the interchange bench for the Warriors as they defeated Canterbury Bulldogs 20-14 in Sunday's NRL match.

The 23-year-old scored two tries for the visitors, along with setting up another and assisting a line-break.

12. Ryan Matterson (Parramatta Eels)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Ryan Matterson of the Eels thanks the crowd after winning the round 15 NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Melbourne Storm at Bankwest Stadium on August 20, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

The Eels second row provided a strong presence in the pack on both sides of the ball to help his side to a 14-0 win over a depleted Melbourne Storm side.

Matterson assisted one try and one line break, broke the line once while carrying for a total of 127 metres and made 45 tackles to help keep the Storm scoreless for the first time since 2014.

13. Benjamin Garcia (Catalans Dragons)

Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com - 22/08/2020 - Rugby League - Coral Challenge Cup - Catalans Dragons v Wakefield Trinity - John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield, England - Catalans' Benjamin Garcia celebrates his try with Fouad Yaha and David Mead.

The loose forward put in a huge defensive effort for Catalans to help them into the last eight of the Challenge Cup, making 42 tackles against Wakefield.

Garcia capped a strong performance with a try as well, along with carrying for 71 metres and making two tackle busts.

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