Ben Loader is one of a clutch of London Irish players tearing up the Premiership this season
An All Blacks star headlined an array of international recruits who played in the second round of the Top League over the weekend.
There were big wins for 2017-18 Top 14 finalists Castres and Montpellier on Saturday, with Benjamin Urdapilleta inspiring.
Montpellier's wait for a Top 14 title goes on as Castres upset the odds to seal a 29-13 victory at the Stade de France on Saturday.
France head coach Jacques Brunel has named his side to face England in the Natwest 6 Nations on Saturday
La Rochelle saw off Toulouse - with Alexis Bales central - while Castres beat Agen in the Top 14 on Sunday.
