There were some superb displays in the first two rounds of the European Rugby Challenge Cup. Here we look back at five stand-out performers from Rounds 1 and 2.

Viktor Gresev (Krasny Yar)
Viktor Gresev’s two tries for Krasny Yar were pivotal in their stunning 34-29 victory over Stade Français Paris in Round 1, but his carries have been just as important. The Russian lock has the most (45) in the Challenge Cup, 14 more than any other player.

Matthieu Jalibert (Bordeaux-Bègles)
Bordeaux-Bègles full-back Matthieu Jalibert has the most metres gained (217) in the Challenge Cup so far, with 145 of them coming in a man-of-the-match display against Enisei-STM. The 18-year-old also made 72 metres from just six carries in Round 2 against Newcastle Falcons.

Darragh Leader (Connacht Rugby)
Darragh Leader has the second most metres gained (178) in the Challenge Cup for Connacht, who have won both their matches in Pool 5. The Irishman followed up his 95 metres and a try against Oyonnax in Round 1 with a further 83 metres gained from nine carries against Worcester Warriors.

Henry Purdy (Gloucester Rugby)
Henry Purdy has the most clean breaks (6) so far in the Challenge Cup, having gained 76 metres in Gloucester Rugby’s 61-16 victory over Agen. The winger scored a try in both Round 1 and 2 matches, and has seven tries from his last 15 Challenge Cup appearances.

Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons)
19-year-old Adam Radwan only made his first Challenge Cup appearance in Round 1, but had an eye-catching debut, gaining 130 metres and scoring a try for Newcastle Falcons in their 32-27 win over Dragons. He has also beaten the most players (16) so far this season.