Lions Watch: North's day goes south and Hogg sparkles for Exeter

But it was an afternoon to forget for England teammate and 2021 Lions hopeful

Jonny May

, as five Bears tries downed the Cherry & Whites at Kingsholm. There were no shortage of potential Lions on display at Welford Road as

Anthony Watson

Sam Underhill

and

Taulupe Faletau

all featured in Bath’s imperious 38-16 win over Leicester Tigers. All three men look well-poised to book their places in Gatland’s squad and while the triumvirate failed to get on the scoresheet, six tries saw Bath intensify their assault on the top four places. Three-time Lion

Leigh Halfpenny

was on the winning side in the PRO14, kicking seven points from the tee as Scarlets downed Cardiff Blues 32-12.

Steff Evans

was in scintillating form for the Conference B side as he crossed twice, inflicting disappointment on Lions No.9 hopeful

Tomos Williams

at Parc y Scarlets.

Rory Sutherland

featured for Edinburgh as their 30-15 triumph over Glasgow Warriors extended their hegemony in Conference B, while a

Bundee Aki

try helped Connacht floor Ulster - who featured

Jacob Stockdale

and