Leicester's Toby Flood did enough for us but was England manager Martin Johnson impressed? © Getty Images

With their European aspirations now shelved until December, the Premiership's finest returned to domestic duties this weekend with varying results. While some may have suffered a Heineken Cup hangover, others had something to prove - just a shame none of them were at Headingley on Friday night.

So who did make the grade for our latest Premiership Team of the Week?

15. Geordan Murphy (Leicester)

The Tigers' fullback saw more than his fair share of the ball due to the wind, rain and hail served up at Welford Road and quite literally rose to the challenge.

14. Topsy Ojo (London Irish)

A lively showing from the Exiles winger who notched up an impressive 88m with the ball in hand during a closely-fought clash with Exeter where space came at a premium.

13. Kameli Ratuvou (Saracens)

The Fijian centre celebrated his 100th appearance in Sarries' colours with a trademark power-packed performance that hammered the Newcastle defence.

12. James Downey (Northampton)

A key attacking weapon for the Saints who combined pace, strength and smart angles to great effect against Wasps.

11. Noah Cato (Saracens)

The fleet-footed Sarries winger lit up his side's narrow victory over Newcastle with a couple of blistering breaks.

10. Toby Flood (Leicester Tigers)

The Tigers' fly-half has not long been off the treatment table but you would not have known it had you witnessed his display against Bath at Welford Road. His performance was not perfect but his efforts in defence and attack will have been welcomed by England manager Martin Johnson.

9. Danny Care (Harlequins)

The Quins scrum-half obviously refuses to acknowledge that Leicester No.9 Ben Youngs is a dead cert to retain the England No.9 shirt. His lively showing against Gloucester included a 60m try after pouncing on a loose ball.

1. Soane Tonga'uiha (Northampton)

The prolific Tongan was amongst the tries again whilst making his presence felt against Wasps at Adams Park. He already has five tries to his name this season!

2. Dylan Hartley (Northampton)

The Saints skipper steered his side to one of the most impressive victories of the season so far against Wasps at Adams Park and marhsalled a rampant pack in the process.

3. Chris Budgen (Exeter Chiefs)

The veteran tight-head rolled back the years against London Irish to the delight of the Sandy Park faithful.

4. Courtney Lawes (Northampton)

Another appearance in our selection for the Saints lock who gleefully rampaged at Adams Park but was equally forceful in defence.

5. Christian Day (Northampton)

A pivotal player within a Saints pack that dominated Wasps at Adams Park - notably riding roughshod over Joe Simpson and taking a couple of other defenders with him for the ride.

6. Phil Dowson (Northampton)

The Saints flanker did his England chances no harm at all with an eye-catching display during his side's demolition of Wasps.

7. James Scaysbrook (Exeter)

The Chiefs' openside produced an industrious display that helped set the tone for a physical team showing that rattled league leaders London Irish.

8. Thomas Waldrom (Leicester)

Back-to-back Man of the Match awards for the strong running Kiwi ensure he cements his place in our line-up. He clocked up the metres with ball in hand - a vital component for the resurgent Tigers.