Finally, the South African sides are turning up in Europe as the Stormers and Sharks gave us the performances of the weekend, alongside Toulon\u2019s disposal of Bath in a Mayol classic.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s our Team of the Week for Round Two.<\/p>\n
15 Mike Haley (Munster): Ignited the Munster backline and grabbed a try himself. Glasgow\u2019s Josh McKay was another that really caught the eye in the dreich gloom of Scotstoun whilst Bristol\u2019s Benjamin Elizalde looks like yet another brilliant piece of Puma business for Pat Lam. Toulon\u2019s Mathis Ferte is getting a lot of attention in the French press and on Sunday\u2019s showing, it\u2019s easy to see why.<\/p>\n
14 Dylan Maart (Stormers): The Cape-based outfit were on fire in Gqeberha as they crushed a below-strength La Rochelle. Bristol\u2019s Kalaveti Ravouvou got on the scoreboard yet again in their romp against Section Paloise, whilst Bath\u2019s Joe Cokanasiga shone in the air against Toulon despite his team\u2019s loss.<\/p>\n
13 Ethan Hooker (Hollywoodbets Sharks): There\u2019s a few in South Africa that reckon Hooker\u2019s best Test position is at outside centre, where his size and power come into their own. Toulon\u2019s Nacho Brex is bedding in in his new club and crossed the whitewash for a crucial score at the Mayol, whilst Glasgow\u2019s Stafford McDowall once again starred in a memorable win for the Scottish side.<\/p>\n
12 Yoram Moefana (Bordeaux-Begles): Moefana delivered a showing that reminded us all of what France have been missing during his injury as he starred outside the mercurial antics of Matthieu Jalibert at 10. Andre Esterhuizen delivered a massive game for the Sharks as he dominated the gain line in the Durban summer rain and kudos must go to Toulon\u2019s durable utility man Jeremy Sinzelle, as he reached 100 caps for a third Top 14 team and defended his socks off in a classic. Elsewhere, Munster\u2019s Alex Nankivell was outstanding against an albeit under-strength Gloucester.<\/p>\n
11 George Hendy (Northampton Saints<\/a>): A hat-trick hero in a demolition, as Hendy teased the hapless Bulls defence all afternoon at Franklin\u2019s Gardens. Louis Bielle-Biarrey got on the scoresheet once again (of course he did!) whilst Leicester\u2019s Ollie Hassell-Collins managed to grab a defiant score despite the loss against Leinster.<\/p>\n Northampton Saints player ratings: Fin Smith \u2018a class above\u2019 as Henry Pollock \u2018wreaks havoc\u2019 over Bulls<\/a><\/p>\n 10 Adam Hastings (Glasgow Warriors): Where on earth do we start at 10? Shining performances from Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Jalibert and Marcus Smith made our selectorial life so tough \u2013 but the comeback against Toulouse in the rain was the stuff of legend and we simply cannot overlook Hastings\u2019 brilliance in the downpour. Absolutely outstanding and for the reason of quality of opposition, we\u2019re going with Hastings.<\/p>\n 9 Cobus Reinarch (Stormers): For the second week running the electric veteran was exceptional for the Stormers. Alex Mitchell and Raffi Quirke showed England are stacked at nine now, whilst George Horne and Baptiste Serin drove Glasgow and Toulon to memorable victories. Finally, Harlequins\u2019 Will Porter was on fire alongside Smith as he grabbed two in the Stoop send off of Bayonne.<\/p>\n The forwards<\/p>\n 8 Henry Pollock<\/a> (Northampton Saints): He might be a big personality but he\u2019s got the big plays to back his chat up. Massive, entertaining and rapid were the descriptors of his performance. Glasgow\u2019s Jack Dempsey is unlucky to miss out, as is Caelan Doris and Evan Roos, back to his best form. Finally, a word for Lucas Andjisseramatchi \u2013 the 19-year-old La Rochellean \u2013 he was thrown into the Stormers den and gave an assured display despite his team\u2019s loss.<\/p>\n 7 Charles Ollivon (Toulon): Le Boss is back. There\u2019s few players able to impact a match both sides of the ball like the massive French flank and he dragged his team home versus a very competitive Bath side as he\u2019s our player of the weekend. Paul de Villiers pushed him all the way as the Stormers openside shone once more. Glasgow\u2019s Rory Darge managed to outplay the king of the floor battle, Jack Willis, whilst Bristol\u2019s Fitz Harding was the heartbeat of their romp at Ashton Gate.<\/p>\n 6 Gregor Brown (Glasgow Warriors): If ever a player was deserving of the tag \u2018Warrior\u2019 it\u2019s the big blindside who was in monumental form in the Scotstoun deluge. Absolutely brilliant for the second week in a row. Bath may have lost the war, but Ted Hill and Lewis Ludlam had a battle royale in Toulon, both men shining in a fantastic match for their respective teams, whilst Sale\u2019s Jacques Vermeulen is unlucky not to get selected after an excellent showing.<\/p>\n