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Gloucester’s Stellar Performances in Victory Over Montpellier

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Gloucester Rugby staged a remarkable comeback at the GGL Stadium, rallying from a 14-0 deficit to clinch a 24-17 victory over Montpellier. The team’s stellar performance has set the stage for an exhilarating West Country derby with Bath in the quarter-final of the EPCR Challenge Cup next weekend.

Here is a closer look at the standout performances of the Gloucester Rugby players, as evaluated by South West rugby writer John Evely:

  1. Santiago Carreras - 8 The Argentine star showcased his attacking prowess, creating numerous line breaks with his exceptional footwork. Despite one mistake resulting in a poor forward pass, Carreras’s flawless kicking contributed to an important nine points.

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  1. Christian Wade - 8 Wade’s standout defensive attitude and execution set the tone for the team, making perfect low to high tackles. Although denied a solo try, his overall contribution was noteworthy.

  2. Chris Harris - 7 Despite missing a crucial tackle, Harris made amends with a powerful run that led to a score for his side.

  3. Seb Atkinson - 7 Atkinson displayed resilience in the face of strong defensive opposition, consistently gaining ground for the team.

  4. Jacob Morris - 5 Struggling to adapt to the level of play, Morris showed weaknesses in tackling and handling.

  5. Charlie Atkinson - 7 Consistently probing for attacking opportunities, Atkinson’s performance was well managed by the home side.

  6. Caolan Englefield - 6 Englefield’s performance was a mix of control and moments of indecision, resulting in a harsh yellow card.

  7. Ciaran Knight - 7 Despite an early penalty, Knight held his ground in the scrum, contributing to the team’s resilience.

  8. Jack Singleton - 7 Singleton’s reliability in the lineout proved to be a valuable asset for the team.

  9. Kirill Gotovtsev - 7 Gotovtsev provided stability at the scrum, ensuring parity against the opposition.

  10. Cameron Jordan - 9 Jordan delivered an outstanding display, excelling in scoring a superb try, dominating in the lineout, and showcasing exemplary maul defense.

  11. Freddie Thomas - 8 Thomas made his mark with a close-range drive, capitalizing on an offload and exhibiting strong physicality.

  12. Jack Clement - 7 Clement’s powerful carries and intelligent passing contributed significantly to the team’s performance.

  13. Lewis Ludlow - 7 Ludlow’s unwavering commitment and valuable contributions were instrumental in the team’s success.

  14. Ruan Ackermann - 9 Ackermann’s impactful performance was pivotal, providing the necessary strength and securing the game-winning score.

Replacements: Substitutes contributed significantly to maintaining the team’s performance level, earning commendable ratings.

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