The\u00a02026 Six Nations Team of the Week for Round One\u00a0reflects a thrilling opening weekend that delivered dominant victories, a historic upset and several standout individual performances. <\/p>\n
France sent an early warning to their rivals with a convincing win over Ireland, Italy edged Scotland in Rome, and England overwhelmed Wales at Twickenham.<\/p>\n
Watch the Guinness Six Nations at your local\u00a0Greene King sports pub<\/a>.<\/p>\n From those fixtures, here is our\u00a02026 Six Nations Team of the Week (Round One).<\/p>\n Six Nations Round One Results<\/p>\n France 36\u201314 Ireland\u00a0\u2013 France dominate in Paris<\/p>\n Italy 18\u201315 Scotland\u00a0\u2013 Italy secure a famous home victory<\/p>\n England 48\u20137 Wales\u00a0\u2013 England run riot at Twickenham<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfc9 2026 Six Nations Team of the Week \u2013 Round One<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0Jean-Baptiste Gros\u00a0(France)<\/p>\n A strong all-round showing from the French loosehead. Gros was secure at scrum time and composed in open play, highlighted by a perfectly timed pass for France\u2019s third try. A productive 50-minute contribution.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0Jamie George\u00a0(England)<\/p>\n An authoritative display from the England captain. George\u2019s physicality around the breakdown and accuracy at the lineout were central to England\u2019s early dominance, setting the tone up front.<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0Simone Ferrari\u00a0(Italy)<\/p>\n Marked his milestone appearance with an emotional and effective performance. Ferrari anchored Italy\u2019s scrum, contributed heavily in defence and celebrated a crucial scrum penalty that lifted the Stadio Olimpico.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0Niccol\u00f2 Cannone\u00a0(Italy)<\/p>\n A relentless defensive effort. Cannone repeatedly halted Scotland\u2019s momentum and played a key role late on as Italy closed out a tense finish, including involvement in the decisive choke tackle.<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0Ollie Chessum\u00a0(England)<\/p>\n One of the standout performances of Round One. Chessum was dominant in contact, effective in the maul and consistently powerful with ball in hand, underlining his growing importance to England.<\/p>\n 6.\u00a0Guy Pepper\u00a0(England)<\/p>\n Brought energy and tempo throughout the contest. Pepper excelled in broken play, regularly arriving first at the breakdown and finishing with 14 tackles in a tireless 80-minute performance.<\/p>\n 7.\u00a0Oscar J\u00e9gou\u00a0(France)<\/p>\n The standout member of France\u2019s back row. J\u00e9gou seemed to be everywhere, shutting down Irish attacks before they could develop. His relentless work-rate and 15 tackles defined a suffocating defensive display.<\/p>\n 8.\u00a0Lorenzo Cannone\u00a0(Italy)<\/p>\n Completed a back row built on work-rate and resilience. Cannone carried tirelessly, absorbing pressure and setting a physical tone. His powerful carry from deep inside Italy\u2019s 22 epitomised his commitment.<\/p>\n CONTINUES ON PAGE TWO<\/a><\/p>\n Like this:<\/p>\n Like Loading…<\/p>\n