The Six Nations is under way after an opening round of compelling action over the weekend.



France recorded an impressive win in Rome in the first of Saturday's matches, while Jonny Wilkinson's sensational comeback hogged the limelight at Twickenham.


And Sunday brought us a breathless contest in Cardiff, where pre-tournament favourites Ireland withstood a Welsh onslaught to get their Grand Slam bandwagon up and running.


So which players impressed, and who failed to deliver? Who's hot... and who's not?





JONNY WILKINSON, England & Newcastle fly-half


He missed two conversions from the touchline against Scotland and there is a rumour he fell off a tackle as well, but apart from that it was a stunning comeback.


He offered immediate leadership and guidance to the England back division.


Give him a few games under his belt and, provided his body holds up, who knows what he can produce?


Our verdict: BLAZING


HARRY ELLIS, England & Leicester scrum-half

The combative Leicester scrum-half produced a superb display in the win over Scotland.


He was a constant menace around the fringes and made several searing breaks, but also showed good composure.


After several games out of the side, he looks ready to establish himself as England's scrum-half for the long term.


Our verdict: HOT

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