Back rower Romane Ménager fired the first meaningful shot for France with her impressive carrying against Scotland, and didn't look back from there, playing a key role in Les Bleues' hard-fought 15-5 victory.
Second row Rosie Galligan was in fine form for the Red Roses at Ashton Gate, dominating the lineout and even scoring a try to counter Wales' solitary consolation score.
Aoife Wafer has been a destructive presence in Ireland's back row, and has truly arrived this Championship after an injury-disrupted two years. She also currently ranks joint-second for linebreaks (three).
Hooker Vittoria Vecchini was crucial to Italy seeing off the spirited Irish in Dublin, with her two tries making her the second-highest try-scorer this year (along with England's Hannah Botterman).
