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Autumn Nations Series team of the week

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The Autumn Nations Series didn't disappoint on another incident-packed weekend of international action.Italy claimed a historic victory, Scotland fell narrowly short, England rediscovered their attacking groove and Rassie Erasmus took to social media one again after his Springboks lost another thrilling contest, this time against France in Marseille.Ireland ran in five tries against a Fiji side that undid some swashbuckling attacking play with a complete lack of discipline, while Wales eased the pressure on Wayne Pivac with victory over Argentina.There was also a memorable night on Leeside as Munster defeated South Africa 'A' at a jam-packed Páirc Uí Chaoimh.Here is our team of the week for round two...15.

Ange Capuozzo (Italy)The man who snatched a famous win against Wales in this year’s Six Nations was at it again.Capuozzo crossed for two tries as Italy made history by beating Australia for the first time.

The full-back was twice on the end of slick backline play to cut the Wallabies open.Three line breaks, five defenders beaten, 81 metres with ball in hand – it was an outstanding display by another of Italian rugby’s rising stars.Capuozzo edges out Freddie Steward, who scored one try and helped create two more as England cut loose against Japan.14.

Mark Telea (New Zealand)The 25-year-old enjoyed a dream debut at Murrayfield as the All Blacks came from behind to scrape past Scotland.The wing scored two tries at either end of a topsy-turvy contest and carried for 133 metres, making three line breaks and beating six defenders.Telea scored New Zealand’s second try inside seven minutes when he ran onto a cross-field kick from Beauden Barrett and burrowed over, but Scotland came roaring back and threatened a first-ever win

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