Round Four of the 2026 Six Nations delivered one of the most entertaining weekends of the championship so far.
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Scotland and France produced a ten-try thriller at Murrayfield, Italy stunned England with a historic victory, and Ireland maintained their composure to secure a strong win over Wales in Cardiff.
Across the three fixtures there were a number of standout individual displays. Scotland’s attacking brilliance dominates the selections after their 50-point performance, while Italy’s impressive win over England is reflected through several key inclusions. Wales and Ireland also provide influential forwards following a fiercely contested encounter.
Here is the Team of the Week from Round Four.
Forwards
1. Rhys Carre (Wales)
Carre once again demonstrated why he has been Wales’ most reliable try threat in this championship. The prop thought he had opened his account early on but was held up just short of the line after 23 minutes.
However, he made amends just before the interval, bursting through the defence and racing 30 metres to score after beating three defenders. It was an outstanding moment of athleticism for a front-rower and highlighted his attacking value.
2. Dewi Lake (Wales)
Wales’ captain delivered a tireless and combative performance around the pitch. Lake was constantly involved in the defensive effort and also carried with purpose, finishing the match with an enormous workload. His tally of 23 tackles alongside 14 carries underlines the level of his contribution, and he also produced a crucial turnover early in the match. A true leader’s display.
3. Zander Fagerson (Scotland)
Making an appearance from the bench for the first time in several years, Fagerson marked his 80th international cap with a strong impact. Scotland did concede a scrum penalty shortly after his arrival, but the tighthead quickly made up for it with his work in open play.
His powerful ball-carrying helped create momentum, including two important carries during the build-up to Ben White’s try.
4. Niccolò Cannone (Italy)
Cannone played a crucial role in Italy’s physical battle with England. The lock was highly effective in the lineout and extremely active in defence, repeatedly stepping in to assist tackles and disrupt English attacks. Although he conceded a couple of penalties during the contest, his overall commitment and defensive work rate made him one of Italy’s most influential forwards.
5. Tadhg Beirne (Ireland)
Beirne once again produced the kind of industrious performance that often goes under the radar. The Irish lock was constantly involved at the breakdown, slowing Welsh ball and disrupting attacking momentum. His efforts were rewarded with a turnover and a penalty, while he also contributed defensively with 10 tackles and carried six times in a solid all-round performance.
6. Jack Conan (Ireland)
Operating on the blindside flank, Conan delivered a powerful display for Ireland. He initially thought he had crossed for a try before it was ruled out following an earlier handling error. However, he continued to influence proceedings, claiming an important turnover midway through the first half and later forcing his way over for a legitimate score after TMO review confirmed the grounding.
7. Rory Darge (Scotland)
Darge’s performance was built around relentless defensive work and intelligent breakdown play. The Scottish flanker was heavily involved in the tackle count and consistently disrupted French possession. His ability to contest the breakdown ensured France struggled to generate sustained attacking pressure.
8. Jack Dempsey (Scotland)
Back in the starting lineup after recovering from a bicep injury, Dempsey made an immediate impression. He carried aggressively from the opening moments and regularly challenged the French defensive line throughout the match. With 16 carries in total — the highest for Scotland — the No.8 was a constant source of forward momentum.
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