RBS 6 Nations 2016: Best XV from Matchday 4

The silverware for this season's RBS Six Nations is settled. England beat Wales to claim the Triple Crown, then enjoyed their Sunday roast as Scotland overcame France to confirm that the Red Rose brigade will take the tournament title as well.

Ireland may have lost their crown, but they salvaged pride with a dominant performance over Italy, while Scotland's win over France makes for a mouthwatering Celtic clash on the final weekend.

In Paris, England have a deflated French outfit to put away to claim that long-awaited Grand Slam.

They are certainly not short of players in form.

Here's your XV of the week.

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15. Stuart Hogg

Stuart Hogg was the inspiration for Scotland's win over France. He scored one try, made another and landed a monster penalty.

Former England international Jeremy Guscott wrote on BBC.co.uk: "When he is in that mood, he is scintillating to watch—someone who makes things happen and sends a frisson of excitement around the ground every time he gets hold of the ball."

14. Anthony Watson

Anthony Watson took his try well and should have had another when George Ford ignored him on his outside. In addition, the Bath man was brilliant under the high ball, flying into the air to beat Welsh catchers to the bombs.

11. George North

George North was a danger with ball in hand and scored Wales' second try in their unlikely comeback. It's good to see the big wing crossing the whitewash regularly. He was unlucky with the call at the end, when replays showed he perhaps wasn't in touch as Manu Tuilagi tackled him.

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12. Owen Farrell

Owen Farrell didn’t miss a beat when it came to punishing Wales for their mistakes at Twickenham.

As well as his excellent goal-kicking, he was a useful second distributor for England and defensively sound up against Jamie Roberts. A mention for Ireland's Robbie Henshaw, too, who had a field day against Italy.

13. Duncan Taylor

Duncan Taylor scored a fine individual try after taking a quick tap penalty, and he ran well all day for Scotland.

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10. Jonathan Sexton

Jonathan Sexton survived further targeting by Italy's big hitters and weaved his magic to create tries for Jamie Heaslip and Fergus McFadden as Ireland cut loose.

9. Ben Youngs

Ben Youngs took good decisions and posed a constant threat to Wales during England's dominant hour.

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8. Jamie Heaslip

Jamie Heaslip scored a sensational long-range try and added a second later in Ireland's big win over Italy, and he put in a high work rate around the field.

7. John Hardie

John Hardie put in the hard work that allowed Scotland to play off front-foot ball and keep a high tempo. He provided lots of unseen but vital contributions.

6. CJ Stander

Ireland's CJ Stander has to be the newcomer of the championship. He scored against Italy and showed immense power to do so.

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4. Maro Itoje

It cannot be any other pairing than both England players in the scrum’s engine room, and Maro Itoje dominated the headlines for his performance.

The young Saracen leapt high to steal Welsh lineout ball, led the team’s tackle count and showed awesome athleticism to help create England’s try.

5. George Kruis

George Kruis was outstanding in every facet of his performance, securing some crucial turnovers and matching Itoje’s work rate at the tackle and breakdown.

Former British and Irish Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan wrote in the Telegraph: “I think England have a very special combination in Itoje and Kruis, and it is only going to get better.”

We must give mention to Richie Gray and Donnacha Ryan, who both had outstanding games for Scotland and Ireland, respectively.

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3. WP Nel

WP Nel scrummaged powerfully and carried effectively for Scotland. It's hard to think of a better tighthead in Europe at the moment.

2. Guilhem Guirado

Powerful, fast and energetic; Guilhem Guirado is fast-becoming as important to France as Keith Wood once was to Ireland.

The captain of Guy Noves' ailing side is a beacon of hope at the moment. A fine try was the least the skipper deserved in defeat to Scotland.

1. Jack McGrath

Jack McGrath may have finally established himself once and for all as a better Irish No. 1 than Cian Healy. The 26-year-old scored against Italy and did so much more.

He won glowing praise from the Irish Independent's Neil Francis, who labelled the Leinster man "now the best loosehead in the northern hemisphere."