Who’s main the cost for British and Irish Lions choice? Sky Sports activities ranks each participant in rivalry after Spherical 2 of the 2025 Six Nations…
The second spherical of the Six Nations noticed Caelan Doris spearhead Eire’s bid for a 3rd straight title – and improve his claims for the British and Irish Lions captaincy.
The Leinster No 8’s chart-topping show at Murrayfield featured a attempt, 59 metres gained and 17 accomplished tackles as Eire overpowered Scotland to make it two wins from two.
Tommy Freeman was England’s highest-ranking participant of their dramatic victory over France.
The winger continued his spectacular begin to the Six Nations, making use of the of completion to Fin Smith’s cross-field kick to attain his second attempt of the match as Antoine Dupont and France have been despatched packing.
He could not have been Eire’s prime performer at Murrayfield, however James Lowe stays the general Lions Rankings chief.
After two Six Nations video games, no participant has extra line breaks or attempt assists than Lowe, who ranks third for carries and gain-line metres.
James Lowe impressed as Eire beat Scotland at Murrayfield
A attempt, six tackles, a jackal turnover and 12 ruck hits noticed Jack Conan break into the highest 5.
Remarkably, there is no room for Conan within the workforce of the week, with Doris occupying the No 8 berth, an indication of the embarrassment of riches that’s Eire’s energy in depth.
Fin Baxter shot into the highest 5 after taking part in an integral position from the bench towards France as England ended their seven-game shedding run towards Tier 1 opposition.
The prop packed a recreation’s price of serious contributions into 28 minutes, as he scored an important attempt, made 5 tackles and 5 carries.
Lions rankings XV of the week
Backs: 15 Marcus Smith (England), 14 Tommy Freeman (England), 13 Ollie Lawrence (England), 12 Robbie Henshaw (Eire), 11 James Lowe (Eire), 10 Fin Smith (England), 9 Ben White (Scotland).
Forwards: 1 Fin Baxter (England), 2 Jamie George (England), 3 Finlay Bealham (Eire), 4 Maro Itoje (England), 5 Tadhg Beirne (Eire), 6 Tom Curry (England), 7 Ben Earl (England), 8 Caelan Doris (Eire).
- All statistical claims relate to British and Irish Lions eligible gamers taking part in within the 2025 Six Nations for England, Eire, Scotland and Wales.
British & Irish Lions tour of Australia on Sky Sports activities
Sky Sports activities will completely present the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour of Australia, with all three Checks towards the Wallabies and 6 warm-up matches to be proven completely dwell.
