Super League Team of the Week: Four debutants included after hitting ground running

Super League is back with a bang after an action-packed opening round of the 2022 season.

There were talking points galore as officials clamped down on foul play, with three red cards and several yellows dished out.

St Helens, Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves were the big winners, while Salford Red Devils claimed a shock victory at Castleford Tigers.

Toulouse Olympique made a losing start against Huddersfield Giants and Hull FC dug deep to see off Wakefield Trinity.

Here, Rugby League Live selects its team of the week.

The Australian got the nod ahead of Zak Hardaker and vindicated Matt Peet's decision with a dazzling performance at the back in Wigan's win at Hull KR, the highlight his scintillating try straight from a scrum play.

Few expected Salford to go to Castleford and win but that is exactly what they did with the help of Burgess, who made 184 metres from just 12 carries.

The powerhouse centre hit the ground running in St Helens colours, laying on James Roby's try with a nice offload before scoring one himself after picking off a pass from Sam Tomkins.

The exciting youngster kicked off his season with two tries in a typically lively performance.

The winger finished on the losing side as Warrington eventually got the better of 12-man Leeds Rhinos but he could hold his head high after running his blood to water, making 165 metres from 19 carries and producing a fine finish in the second half.

It had the makings of an uncomfortable debut for the Australian at Craven Park but he asserted his influence, laying on three tries and even getting stuck in defensively with 20 tackles.

The former Hull half-back is back where it all began and Salford's win over Castleford had his fingerprints all over it, with his perfect