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Rugby World Cup team of the weekend as two Wales stars make the cut

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Rugby World Cup team of the weekend as two Wales stars make the cut

The first batch of Rugby World Cup matches did not disappoint with some memorable moments and plenty of twists and turns to keep viewers interested. Plenty of players from tier 1 and tier 2 countries caught their attention as the tournament got going with a bang.

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15. Ben Donaldson (Australia)

Many were surprised when Eddie Jones decided to select Ben Donaldson, who is a midfielder by profession, as a full-back. But the 24-year-old was the man of the match as the Wallabies ended their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 35-15 win over Georgia. Donaldson scored 25 points, scoring two tries and hitting six of his seven shots on goal.

14. Mark Telea (New Zealand)

New Zealand may have suffered their first defeat in the pool stage of the Rugby World Cup, but Mark Telea was delighted. The All Blacks were outclassed by a dominant France side but Telea was electric, crossing on two tries and looking lethal when he received the ball.

13. Waisea Nayacalevu (Fiji)

Fiji may have lost to Wales, but Waisea Nayakalevu was outstanding. The Toulon center caused havoc whenever he had the ball and crossed for his side's first try of the evening.

12. Nick Tompkins (Wales)

Saracen produced his best game in a Wales shirt and played a key role in Warren Gatland's men getting off to a strong start to their Rugby World Cup campaign. Thompkins added a new dimension to Wales attack with his clever passing game, repeatedly cutting into the Fiji defense while he stood his ground in defense as well.

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11. Damian Penaud (France)

The Bordeaux striker arrived at this Rugby World Cup with a reputation as one of, if not the deadliest finishers on the planet, and he did not disappoint on Friday night. Whenever he receives the ball, opposition defences panic and his second-half try at the Stade de France brought down the All Blacks.

10. George Ford (England)

Ford has performed so well that there is no guarantee that Owen Farrell will regain the number 10 shirt once his ban expires. The 30-year-old scored all 27 of England's points to lead the Red Roses to victory over Argentina, including three stunning goals.

9. Faf de Klerk (South Africa)

The experienced Springboks scrum-half played a crucial role in his country's hard-fought victory over Scotland. De Klerk controlled the match and even took over goalkeeping duties.

8. Grégory Alldritt (France)

Quickly established himself as the best number eight in the world and was instrumental in France's victory over New Zealand. The La Rochelle talisman made 71 meters and 15 tackles and his leadership abilities were also on display.

7. Siya Kolisi (South Africa)

South Africa's inspirational captain was at his best as the Springboks defended their Rugby World Cup crown with a strong start against Scotland. Kolisi inspired those around him while he played a crucial role in Scotland's post-breakup dominance.

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6. Courtney Lawes (England)

The English centurion was phenomenal in Marseille on Saturday night, crushing Argentina from a breakdown and a lineout. What made Lawes' performance even more impressive was the fact that England lost flanker Tom Curry to a red card after just three minutes, leaving the Northampton Saints star having to take on more responsibility in the loss.

5. Thibaud Flament (France)

The Toulouse star put in a sensational performance to help France beat the All Blacks. Flament has the perfect combination of athleticism and physicality. The All Blacks simply couldn't live with him.

4. Will Rowlands (Wales)

The 31-year-old was nothing short of a totem as Wales survived Fiji's late attack to emerge victorious. Rowlands was the best player on the field by a country mile, making a phenomenal 27 tackles, while also dominating the contact area. For more about Wales Rugby World Cup Tickets please visit our website.

3. Taniela Tupou (Australia)

Taniela Tupou destroyed the vaunted Georgians during the scrum and the East Europeans also had no answer to his explosive possession. The 27-year-old showed his class with a stunning offload for Ben Donaldson's first try at the Stade de France on Saturday afternoon.

2. Diego Escobar (Chile)

Few had heard of the 23-year-old hooker until Sunday, but he looked like a first-tier international with 50 caps against Japan. Former Republic of Ireland center Gordon D'Arcy has compared the Chilean hooker to Leinster star Dan Sheehan for his dynamism, explosiveness and solidity in set-pieces, for which he has received numerous plaudits.

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1. Angus Bell (Australia)

It would be a surprise if, by the end of the Tugby World Cup, the 22-year-old wasn't considered one of the best bums on the planet. Working in tandem with Tupou, he filled the Georgia scrum while Wales will have to deal with his explosive style in a couple of weeks.

Wallaby lifts lid on Eddie Jones’ brutal honesty at Rugby World Cup

Wallabies’ fullback Langi Gleeson credits national team coach Eddie Jones with telling him how things stand, otherwise he might not have been selected for Australia's Rugby World Cup squad. In March, Jones questioned Gleeson's fitness, saying that if he had been picking a World Cup team back then, the Waratahs forward would not have been selected.

Having essentially received an ultimatum from the no-nonsense Jones, Gleeson responded by performing better and brighter for NSW in this year's Super Rugby Pacific competition. He was awarded a place in Australia's Rugby World Cup squad and came off the bench in the Wallabies' 35-15 victory in the tournament's opening game last weekend in Paris.

The good thing about Eddie is that he tells it like it is - he says what he thinks, said Langi, 22. This is good. You rugby players need to be told what you are bad at and what you are good at. Fitness has played a big part, especially in Super Rugby given how fast it is now. That's what I've been working on and Eddie and the coaches have helped me with that.

“I just feel like I'm ready to go now. Growing up I always wanted to be a wallaby (but) I didn’t think I would achieve it. Everything was a blur, especially this and last year. I just try to stay grounded and train as hard as I can.”

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Wallabies Vs Fiji: A Personal Connection to Rugby Corld Cup

The Rugby World Cup will take on extra significance for Gleeson on Monday morning (AEST) when the Wallabies take on Fiji in Saint-Etienne. Gleeson is among the Fijian-born Wallabies, with others including Mark Navaganitawase, Marika Koroibete, Suliasi Vunivalu, Samu Kerevi, Rob Valetini and Issac Fynes-Leleiwasa.

I’m picking the second team,” he said. My family supports them too. I don't know who they're going to support when we play them this week. Fiji will be desperate for a win after their opening Group C defeat, 32-26 to Wales.

It’s just about meeting your standard and stopping them from unloading, which is what they’re really good at, Gleason said. They have really big bodies, so you just have to go low.

Gleeson also called for an 80-minute performance from the Wallabies, not just good patch play. This is something we have struggled with in past games. We understand that this is a problem, but we are going to solve it this week, he said.

This week we're going to start fast and finish fast. Gleeson hoped he would get more playing time against Fiji but preached a team mentality. First of all, it all depends on the team. If Eddie wants it, Eddie will get it, he said. I'm fine if I don't play or play. As long as I bring value to the team, that's all that matters.

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