Our list of top performers in Men's D1 college rugby this past weekend includes players who just do the dirty work up front, players who play defense, and big scorers.
Here are our Gamebreakers for this week.
Billy Tenney, BYU
Brigham Young’s scrum was fairly dominant during their two-game trip to Colorado and prop Tenney was a central factor to that and set up the platform through which the Cougars could launch their potent attack.
Tomas Casares, Thomas More
In a massively physical test with Iowa Central CC, the Saints' No. 8 stood strong and was a key ground-gainer as Thomas More beat the Tritons.
Oliver Russell, Marian
Marian held off Wheeling in a close one and Russell helped make that happen doing all the unglamorous work in the rucks and on defense.
Lachlan McDonald, Notre Dame College
The Falcons' flyhalf directed the attack and scored twice as NDC beat Virginia Tech.
Chris Durnan, Iona
The Gaels No. 8 led from the front as Iona beat a tough Syracuse team.
Lucas Pattinson, Army
The West Point No. 8 was a strong leader, won lineouts, and was hugely influential in a defensive effort that was key to Army's victory over St. Bonaventure.
Josh Shetler, Tennessee
The UT captain and outside center has been an outstanding leading influence in the Volunteers, kicked goals, and was dangerous with the ball in hand as his side shut out Kennesaw State. With three tries and six conversions Shetler also scored 27 points on the day.
