Autumn Nations Series team of the week

It was a gripping weekend of international rugby as the Autumn Nations Series threw up some cracking contests.

Ireland and New Zealand were the standout performers, the former edging a tense tussle with world champions and the latter ripping Wales to shreds in Cardiff.

Argentina, France and Italy also claimed impressive victories, the Pumas beating England at Twickenham for only the second time.

Here is our team of the week for round one...

15. Hugo Keenan (Ireland)

Keenan picked up where he left off on his return from injury, his performance against South Africa belying the fact it was his first game time since the third Test against New Zealand last July.

The full-back rarely puts a foot wrong with Leinster or Ireland. He was strong in the air early doors and made some big carries on kick returns.

Keenan also linked up well in attack and had a hand in Mack Hansen's try.

14. Monty Ioane (Italy)

Damian Penaud popped up with a moment of individual brilliance to snatch victory for France against Australia, but he is edged out by Italy wing Ioane who bagged a double against Samoa.

Ioane made the trek from Melbourne for the autumn Tests and showed no signs of jetlag as he racked up 119 metres off 11 carries, beating seven defenders.

He touched down either side of half-time as Kieran Crowley’s side powered to a confidence-boosting win.

13. Jimmy O’Brien (Ireland)

A debut to remember for the 25-year-old. Playing in the unfamiliar position of outside centre, he made a try-saving tackle on Cheslin Kolbe as well as a huge hit on Eben Etzebeth, just two of many big moments in defence.

O’Brien used his left boot to great effect, made two line breaks and provided the scoring pass for Hansen. Not a bad first outing.

12. Garry Ringrose (Ireland)

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