Planet Rugby's Round 17 Team of the Week doubles as a useful form guide heading into the final PREM weekend. The headline selection is Benhard Janse van Rensburg, who delivered a pointed performance for Bristol against direct England 12 rivals Ollie Lawrence and Max Ojomoh — 52 metres, 10 carries, 14 tackles and a crucial late turnover. Feyi-Waboso continued his extraordinary season with 100 metres and six defenders beaten for Exeter, while Fitz Harding's 13 carries and 20 tackles prompt the piece to suggest England's summer tour selectors should be paying attention. Maro Itoje gets the four jersey on the back of what the piece describes as some of his best rugby in a while as Saracens push for a play-off spot.
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Janse van Rensburg stakes his England claim in Planet Rugby's PREM Team of the Week
Planet Rugby's Round 17 PREM Team of the Week spotlights Janse van Rensburg's timely statement against his England rivals, Feyi-Waboso's relentless form, and Fitz Harding's growing case for a Lions or England call-up.
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