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So here it is, the moment you've all been waiting for, my CHAMPS & CHUMPS of the Six Nations 2017.

CHAMPS:

And so to the CHUMPS. In fairness, a true reflection of this year’s championship would probably be just to select 15 Italians, with the 2017 Azzurri so far off the pace and even the great Sergio Parisse seemingly incapable of staying competitive beyond 60 minutes. However, in order to spread the love I've tried to as even-handed as possible…😀

15. Mike Brown – can't pass, won't pass and opposition defences are finding him increasingly easy to read. Time for a change at 15 Eddie.
14. Alex Cuthbert - Rob Howley picking him against England was arguably more cruel than me listing him here.
13. Jonathan Davies – and not just for his howler against England, he was part of a Welsh three-quarter line that would struggle to pass the parcel.
12. Luke MacLean – no idea what he or the Italian backline were attempting to achieve.
11. Giovanbattista Venditti - to call him a donkey would be unfair on donkeys.
10. George Ford – much to admire about Ford but he again wilted under pressure and defensively his channel remains extremely vulnerable.
9. Ben Youngs - very, very quiet championship, way too quiet for such an experienced number 9.
1. Alan Dell – key component of a struggling Scottish front row.
2. Fraser Brown - ditto, and in addition let down his team badly at Twickenham when yellow-carded early doors.
3. Uini Atonio - “Are you injured?” “I'm ok…er…I mean…my back's a bit sore…er…I mean…my head?”
4. Jake Ball – huge amount of effort. No end product.
5. Devin Toner - noticeable how much more dynamic the Irish pack were in his absence.
6. John Barclay - lost the plot at Twickenham badly.
7. Tom Wood - little impact whether a starter or a finisher.
8. Sergio Parisse – at times looked like he'd simply had enough, and who can blame him?