Ben Kay reveals his Gallagher Premiership Team of the Season
Rugby NewsWednesday, 29 May 2019 at 17:25
As Exeter Chiefs and Saracens prepare to face off in the Gallagher Premiership final, BTSport asked six-time winner Ben Kay to pick his standout XV from the English top flight.
Here is his selection. Read the full article on BTSport.com HERE.
15. Alex Goode (Saracens)
"I think everyone’s surprised he’s not in Eddie Jones’ England plans."
14. Santiago Cordero (Exeter Chiefs)
"He’s beaten more defenders than anyone else this season."
13. Rory Hutchinson (Northampton Saints)
"As that playmaker at outside centre he’s been able to facilitate Northampton playing the wide game that Chris Boyd wants them to implement."
12. Mark Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby)
"Atkinson has been such a threat in close it’s held defenders in tight."
11. Ollie Thorley (Gloucester)
"They call him ‘110’ because whatever he’s doing he’s always giving 110 per cent. He’s all action."
10. Danny Cipriani (Gloucester)
"The time that he’s bought himself to make decisions and fire the ball into those outside channels…. I don’t think there is anyone who passes the ball like he does in the Premiership."
9. Cobus Reinach (Northampton Saints)
"He’s a huge reason for why Saints have been able to play at such pace towards the latter stages of the season."
1. Mako Vunipola (Saracens)
"I don’t think there’s another prop in world rugby with the balance of game that he’s got."
2. Jamie George (Saracens)
"The best lineout thrower in the competition. High work-rate and a constant presence around the field."
SAINT-ETIENNE, FRANCE - APRIL 18: Jamie George of Saracens looks on during the European Rugby Champions Cup semi final match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and Saracens at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on April 18, 2015 in Saint-Etienne, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
3. Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers)
"Always shows great commitment and puts in the hard work that allows others to do the more flash stuff."
4. Franco Mostert (Gloucester)
"Great in the lineout, but his stats are phenomenal in terms of the amount of times he wins collisions."
5. Will Skelton (Saracens)
"He’s become such a dynamic ball carrier after losing a bit of weight."
6. Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins)
"As a powerful player in a breakthrough season, he’s right up there. His work-rate is exceptionally high."
7. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks)
"He does everything well: ball carries, tackles, but he’s also the most natural English player at the breakdown that I’ve seen since Neil Back."
George North of Wales Rugby is tackled by Tom Curry of England Rugby during the Guinness Six Nations Championship match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on February 23, 2018 in Cardiff, Wales. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
8. Matt Kvesic (Exeter Chiefs)
"He was always good over the breakdown but he’s added the ball carrying and he’s just been absolutely outstanding."
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