{"id":212048,"date":"2025-10-20T00:28:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T00:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/212048\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T00:28:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T00:28:06","slug":"prem-team-of-the-week-teenage-sensation-gets-england-call-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/212048\/","title":{"rendered":"PREM Team of the Week: Teenage sensation gets England call-up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Gallagher Premdelivered high drama this weekend, and some players stood head and shoulders above the rest. <\/p>\n<p>Join the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3s8fWrj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">RUCK\u2019s WhatsApp community here<\/a>\u00a0and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.<\/p>\n<p>From devastating try-scoring runs to game-changing defensive work, these are the stars who dominated the action. <\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s your\u00a0Prem Team of the Week, highlighting the best performers and why they earned their spot.<\/p>\n<p>Weekend Results<\/p>\n<p>Friday 17th October<\/p>\n<p>Gloucester 34-49 Bristol<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle Falcons 19-36 Northampton Saints<\/p>\n<p>Saturday 18th October<\/p>\n<p>Leicester Tigers 22-20 Bath<\/p>\n<p>Saracens 65-14 Sale Sharks<\/p>\n<p>Sunday 19th October<\/p>\n<p>Exeter Chiefs 37-0 Harlequins<\/p>\n<p>Prem Team Of The Week<\/p>\n<p>15. Josh Hodge (Exeter Chiefs)<\/p>\n<p>Returning from suspension, Hodge\u00a0marshalled the backfield with authority, executed his kicks perfectly, and provided a calm presence. His composure helped Exeter secure a commanding\u00a037\u20130 win over Harlequins.<\/p>\n<p>14. Noah Caluori (Saracens)<\/p>\n<p>Caluori scored an incredible\u00a0five tries\u00a0in Saracens\u2019 65\u201314 demolition of Sale. Unstoppable in the air and precise in finishing, he was the central figure in Saracens\u2019 attacking game, cementing his place as a rising Premiership star. Capped his wonderful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruck.co.uk\/noah-caluori-named-in-a-three-day-37-player-england-training-squad\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">weekend off with an England call-up.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)<\/p>\n<p>Slade\u2019s\u00a0leadership, tactical kicking, and control of tempo\u00a0were key as Exeter ran out 37\u20130 winners. He ensured the Chiefs dominated possession and kept the opposition pinned back for large periods.<\/p>\n<p>12. Matias Moroni (Bristol Bears)<\/p>\n<p>On debut just six days after arriving in England, Moroni\u00a0looked at home instantly, putting in big hits, leading line speed, and setting up Bristol\u2019s seventh try with a perfect grubber kick for Ravouvou.<\/p>\n<p>11. Henry Arundell (Bath Rugby)<\/p>\n<p>Arundell provided crucial\u00a0assists for Dan Frost and Cameron Redpath, using his pace and power to break defensive lines. He continued to shine in his battles with England rival Adam Radwan.<\/p>\n<p>10. James O\u2019Connor (Leicester Tigers)<\/p>\n<p>O\u2019Connor\u00a0controlled Leicester\u2019s tempo, created space for his teammates, and orchestrated key attacking moves that helped secure a 22\u201320 win over Bath.<\/p>\n<p>9. Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints)<\/p>\n<p>Mitchell was at the heart of Northampton\u2019s\u00a036\u201319 victory over Newcastle, setting up and scoring tries while keeping the opposition on the back foot with his vision and decision-making.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruck.co.uk\/prem-team-of-the-week-teenage-sensation-gets-england-call-up\/2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CONTINUES ON PAGE TWO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Like this:<\/p>\n<p>Like Loading&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"sd-link-color\"\/>\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Gallagher Premdelivered high drama this weekend, and some players stood head and shoulders above the rest. 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