Monday 31 October 2016 17:08, UK
Michael Rhodes' second-row turnout for Saracens earns him a place in our team of the week alongside several Guinness PRO12 stars.
Out of our team of the week, which player was the most influential?
15. Isa Nacewa (Leinster)
The full-back kicked 14 points in his side's 24-13 win over Connacht and showed the full extent of his experience under plenty of pressure, particularly in the opening half.
He was ever reliable for Leinster in the back-field and was almost faultless off the tee with five kicks from six attempts.
14. Keelan Giles (Ospreys)
After a hat-trick last weekend in the Challenge Cup the 19-year-old's brace at the Liberty Stadium contributed hugely to his side's 35-17 victory over the Dragons. The teenager has now scored eight tries in four games and was Ospreys' top metre-maker on the night with 98 metres.
13. Joe Marchant (Harlequins)
The Harlequins' centre has been in Eddie Jones' sights recently, but didn't make the cut for his final 33-man squad heading to Portugal to prepare for the first autumn Test against South Africa.
However Marchant did his future chances no harm when he scored a 70-metre intercept in a display against Worcester Warriors in which he showcased an array of skills.
12. Rory Scannell (Munster)
After their emotional victory at Thomond Park last weekend Munster headed on the road to the Kingspan Stadium, and it was another successful encounter. Their 15-14 victory over Ulster, from 14-0 down, was largely driven by the contribution of their centre.
Scannell's try just before the break gave the visitors a foothold in the match and after he converted Jaco Taute's try, the 22-year-old kept his composure when he dropped into the pocket during the 74th minute to seal victory.
11. Joe Cokanasiga (London Irish)
London Irish winger Joe Cokanasiga made his league debut in Sunday's Greene King IPA Championship victory over London Scottish.
The 18-year-old was recently in the England U20 squad, and marked his Championship debut with a dazzling try as his side romped to a 62-12 win.
10. Richie Mo'unga (Canterbury)
Canterbury coach Scott Robertson's breakdance celebrations grabbed all the headlines after his side's Mitre 10 Cup title win on Saturday, but there was a more impressive display from fly-half Mo'unga in the 80 minutes that preceded it.
Mo'unga made 85 metres in seven carries, and beat an incredible 12 defenders in the process. With six out of nine attempts it wasn't his best day from the tee, but he made up for it with ball in hand.
9. Maxime Machenaud (Racing 92)
With Dan Carter pulling up during warm-up, Machenaud started with a different half-back than he was expecting.
But the alternation didn't appear to trouble the scrum-half, who kicked 11 of Racing's 16 points in their away victory against Bayonne.
1. Eifion Lewis-Roberts (Sale Sharks)
The 35-year-old prop rolled back the years on Sunday, scoring a try in Sale's 31-13 win over Bristol that put them in fifth place in the Aviva Premiership.
The once-capped international's try crucially secured a try bonus point for the Sharks.
2. Ryan Elias (Scarlets)
The 21-year-old delivered a man-of-the-match performance at the Liberty Stadium, looking assured in all key areas. He charged about the pitch and ensured that he hit his men in the lineout.
Elias' form is well timed given the opportunities he should receive in upcoming weeks while Ken Owens is on duty with Wales.
3. Levan Chilachava (Toulon)
The tighthead prop destroyed his opposite number, Grenoble's Denis Coulson, who was eventually sent to the sin bin for repeated infringements at the scrum.
Toulon's Chilachava spearheaded overall scrum dominance for his side, with the pack forcing two penalty tries out of their opponents.
4. Michael Rhodes (Saracens)
The back rower shifted to lock due to Saracens' lack of resources and while he wasn't totally comfortable with it ahead of the game, he looked at home from the kick-off
Jim Hamilton was Saracens' go-to man at the lineout but when required Rhodes stepped up. He was solid in the set piece and provided his usual threats in the loose.
Saracens are looking to boost their second-row resources, Will Skelton is on their radar, but until then Rhodes may be asked to put in more shifts in the engine room.
5. Dave Attwood (Bath)
With all the injuries to England's second rowers Atwood looks set to feature for England in the autumn internationals.
The Bath man put in 14 carries and five tackles against Exeter and was imposing in the lineout. It was a classy run-out at a crucial time for the 29-year-old.
6. Dan Leavy (Leinster)
Leavy's 12 tackles was joint top for Leinster in their win over Connacht, and he also effected four turnovers for his side.
The flanker also offloaded three times in his seven carries.
7. Raphael Lakafia (Stade Francais)
Lakafia didn't have the best day with ball in hand, but his 16 tackles - the most of his side on the day - and one turnover is exactly the kind of shift you want from your fetcher.
The 28-year old helped his side to a 25-19 win over Lyon, which keeps them in the play-off hunt in seventh place.
8. Jack O'Donoghue (Munster)
If Scannell was putting all the points on the board and getting the plaudits, Munster's No 8 was delivering the go-forward with the ball.
O'Donoghue put in 16 carries as well as 16 tackles in his side's win.
