David Flatman selects his XV from Round Nine of Gallagher Premiership Rugby

With the autumn Tests drawing to a close last weekend, Gallagher Premiership Rugby ranks were bolstered by the return of a plethora of international stars, making life hard for David Flatman as he picks his best XV from a dramatic weekend of rugby.

Here is Flats’ XV for this week:

15. Charles Piatau (Bristol Bears)

14. Luke Morahan (Bristol Bears)

13. Joe Marchant (Harlequins)

12. Francis Saili (Harlequins)

11. Ollie Thorley (Gloucester)

10. Ian Madigan (Bristol Bears)

9. Harry Randall (Bristol Bears)

1. Joe Marler (Harlequins)

2. Harry Thacker (Bristol Bears)

3. Vincent Koch (Saracens)

4. Elliot Stooke (Bath)

5. Maro Itoje (Saracens)

6. Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins)

7. Mark Wilson (Newcastle Falcons)

8. James Chisholm (Harlequins)

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