England international Ford scored eight points from the boot, including a huge effort from the touchline, in the Champions Cup victory over Ulster at Welford Road. Aside from his impact on the scoreboard, Ford also put in a commanding display in the match, with jinking runs and clever kicks to keep his side in a tight tussle with the Irish province.

Second-rower Wells featured in all four February fixtures, in the starting line-up against Scarlets and Saints – as well as coming off the bench in the Ulster game and at Allianz Park. Wells was a prominent ball-carrier against Ulster, but it was at Scarlets where he made himself a real nuisance, denying scrum-half Gareth Davies on the tryline and forcing turnovers across the field in an attempt to get Tigers on the front foot.

Full-back Worth started the games against the Scarlets and Saracens, and set up the try for Jonah Holmes against the Premiership champions with a daring break at Allianz Park. He carried 17 times and made 79 metres against Saracens to stand out on a frustrating afternoon for Tigers.