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Fantasy Six Nations tips for round 2: Five must-have players for your squad

Fantasy Six Nations is often a thankless task in the opening week with many stars having not yet shown their skills for their countries on the biggest stage.

However, now that week two is here players will have more of an idea of who to pick for their teams based off of week one's performances.

Ireland produced perhaps the most convincing display of the round and lots of fans will be flocking to bring in some of their star performers ahead of a crunch clash with France.

Another consideration is England's trip to Rome, with games against Italy normally a lucrative outing from a fantasy perspective, however, Eddie Jones could ring the changes and it might not be wise to make any decisions until England announce their line-up.

With another hotly anticipated match between Scotland and Wales to enjoy we take a look at the five top tips for your fantasy team this weekend.

Matt Fagerson (Scotland)

Fagerson was named Player of the Match in his side's Calcutta Cup win and was one of the top-scoring forwards, with 58.5 points, making the fantasy team of the week in the process.

The Number 8 made 54 metres from eight carries, averaging 6.75 meters per carry but it was in defence where he shone, making 13 tackles against a strong English attacking performance.

His ability to shine both in attack and defence and with a low price of 11.8, he could be a fantastic signing for your team ahead of his game against a struggling Wales side.

Mack Hansen (Ireland)

A quite incredible display from the 23-year-old Connacht winger yielded 82.1 points earned him a nod for Six Nations Player of the Round but he faces a tough task against France this weekend.

The former Brumbies man, who moved to Ireland to play for Connacht and the country of his mother's birth produced a barnstorming attacking display against Wales.

However, the biggest selling point for your fantasy team is a price of just 11.5 stars which sets him apart from some of the more established backs.

Freddie Steward (England)

One of the few shining lights for England at Murrayfield was Freddie Steward who looked more than comfortable under the high ball and solid in all other aspects of the game.

For a player who looked world class against world champions South Africa in the autumn, a value of 12.7 stars is incredibly good value and could be a sound investment with his price sure to go up.

Should England play to their full potential against Italy, Steward will be at the centre of a high-scoring performance and would be among the highest scorers of Round Two.

Finn Russell (Scotland)

Finn Russell was at his mercurial best as Scotland beat England at Murrayfield last weekend and with a game against out of form Wales to look forward to, it could be a big weekend for the fly-half.

Despite his natural flair, it was his tactical kicking and unerring place-kicking which took the game out of England's grasp at Murrayfield and he could have a similar effect against Wales.

He will likely kick all of Scotland's points from the tee and with Wales' defence in question, the flamboyant Racing 92 man could secure a big haul of points, despite modest numbers in week one.

Andrew Porter (Ireland)

The Leinster front-row is fast becoming one of the more notable units in the game right now and all three components, Tadgh Furlong, Ronan Kelleher & Andrew Porter averaging 30.4 points.

Porter's name perhaps went under the radar with Furlong alongside him but his 12.8 price tag makes him one of the big stars to watch out for in round two.

He averaged six metres made across five carries at the Aviva against Wales, which are huge numbers for a prop - helping into the Fantasy Team of the Week for Round One.

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