The Gallagher Prem delivered another blockbuster weekend.
From Bristol’s bruising power to Northampton’s free-flowing brilliance, several players didn’t just play well — they demanded attention. Steve Borthwick will have been watching closely… and these five made it impossible to look away.
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1. Gabriel Oghre (Bristol Bears) — Bristol 36, Newcastle Red Bulls 27
If impact subs were an art form, Oghre would be hanging in the Tate.
Thrown on in the second half against Newcastle, the Bristol hooker wasted no time reminding everyone what he does best — bully defences and finish from close range. His 60th-minute try came straight off the back of a thundering maul he helped create, the kind of score that screams international readiness.
Powerful, direct and utterly reliable at set-piece time, Oghre is making a compelling case to be more than just Premiership depth.
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