Six Nations Championship 2014: Assessing Star Players Heading into Break Week

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Published: February 11, 2014

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As we head into the first break week of this year's Six Nations, it's time to look back over the past fortnight's action, consider who's impressed and who's fallen short of expectations.

Names both old and new, big and small have come to Europe's fore, some players thriving under the spotlight while others have popped up from relative obscurity to lead their sides thus far.

Whether they'll be able to maintain momentum for the rest of the championship is anyone's guess, but here we've taken a look at some of those stars who have made a big impact already.

All statistics come courtesy of ESPNScrum.com.

 

Jonny Sexton, Ireland

Leading Ireland through both boot and body, Jonny Sexton has taken the bull by the horns for Ireland this year, stepping into the lead role that many have expected he's been capable of for some time now.



The fly-half is currently the top point-scorer in the Championship with a tally of 27 to his name, all of which have come from the tee.

Sexton's injection of an eager running game was especially evident in the win over Scotland, although he's only averaging 36 carrying metres per game thus far.

Without Sexton kicking for territory with such aplomb, one might argue that the 26-3 win over Wales in Week 2 wouldn't have been anywhere near as comfortable, and the fact that he's yet to miss one of his 16 tackling attempts simply adds a more rounded quality.

The playmaker's excellent performance against Wales drew plenty of praise from those watching on, including Rugby World's Paul Williams:



 

Wesley Fofana, France

Leading into this tournament, a lot of France's hopes were being pinned on whether or not Wesley Fofana could shoulder the attacking responsibilities of his side, and the Clermont man has responded in style.

In the crunch 26-24 win over...
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