Week Four of Rugby World Cup 2023 saw a host of stars step up as teams fight for a spot in the finals.
Scotland winger Darcy Graham was the standout with an incredible four tries against Romania.
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Likewise, New Zealand duo Ardie Savea and Aaron Smith were elite in their thumping win over Italy.
These players have dominated discussions over the past week but there are several remarkable performances to highlight.
Using stats from Opta, Rugby.com.au looks at five Hidden Gems from the past weekend of Rugby
Fraser McReight (Australia)
McReight has had an underrated tournament for the Wallabies, certainly leaving as the premier openside flanker after returning to the starting side.
The Queenslander once again came up with double digit tackles (11) in a solid defensive performance.
However, it was on attack where he shone, recording four tackle busts, a line break and an offload.
He also crossed for a crucial try that helped seal the all-important bonus point.
Ben Tameifuna (Tonga)
The ‘Tongan Tank’ took it to a fearsome Springboks park and left with his head held high despite the 39-18 defeat.
The tighthead prop is the heaviest player in the World Cup and put that muscle to good use with his 13 carries, breaking four tackles and scoring a try.
Tameifuna was also reliable in defence, not missing a tackle along with earning a turnover.
The Bordeaux prop has emerged as a real cult hero for Tonga, scoring in consecutive games at the World Cup.
Damian McKenzie (New Zealand)
McKenzie’s impact was felt but it was his efficiency that stood out in their win over Italy.
In just 17 minutes of action, he contributed 13 points, three line breaks and four tackle busts.
It’s sometimes not easy for replacement players to instantly make a difference but the Chiefs playmaker picked up from where his teammates left off and nearly powered New Zealand to a century of points.
He’ll get his chance for further minutes against Uruguay, set to start at fullback.
Isoa Nasilasila (Fiji)
Lock Isoa Nasilasila flies under the radar in a stacked Fijian side, but the Drua young gun is a key piece of the Fijian pack.
He led the way in defence with 13 tackles, along with pinching a crucial lineout steal.
This was backed up in attack with ten carries, the only Fiji forward to do so.
Cameron Redpath (Scotland)
Redpath took his chance to start perfectly and delivered a world-class performance at inside centre.
He pieced apart Romania, setting up two tries as well as three line break assists.
The centre was also a threat as a runner with three line breaks to go with breaking a casual nine tackles.
