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Gloucester scrum-half Willi Heinz has joined Billy Burns and Henry Purdy in signing a new contract.The 29-year-old moved to Kingsholm at the beginning of last season from the Crusaders, having overcome a nasty leg injury, and has become a regular in the Cherry and Whites first-team squad.He has made 24 appearances to date and recently captained the team in the European Rugby Challenge Cup win in Bayonne. Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get the first six months half price Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys said: Willi has been a really important part of the squad since his arrival. He was one of the first players that we signed at the club, and Im excited to see what more he has to give in Cherry and White.What Willi brings to the squad both on matchday and during the week is hugely valuable, with his input, his leadership and his knowledge of the game, as well as his calmness on it.We have an exciting pool of young half-backs at the club, and they all pay testament to what they can learn from Willi as well as Greig Laidlaw. Christchurch-born Heinz, who is England qualified, said: When I arrived at the club from Crusaders last summer, I was taken aback by the welcome I received from the squad, the staff and the supporters, and I have been made to feel really at home in Gloucestershire.Behind the scenes I have loved the environment in the squad, and the drive that we all have to improve and drive this club forward. I look forward to what is next for me at the club. 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He helped his side to victory over Saracens, despite bruising his hip.14. Olly WoodburnWoodburn scored a couple of tries for Exeter as they comfortably defeated Bristol, and at 24 still has time on his side to push for international recognition.13. Elliot DalyDaly had another good game to continue his strong recent form, as Wasps made it four wins from four in the Aviva Premiership so far this season with victory at Northampton.12. Jamie RobertsRoberts was outstanding for Harlequins as they defeated current Aviva Premiership champions Saracens, the Welsh centre making 11 tackles to lead the defensive effort.11. George NorthNorth might have been part of the Northampton side that narrowly lost to Wasps, but he had a strong game regardless. The Welsh winger raced clear after 70 seconds to score his first try at Franklins Gardens for two seasons, and went on to make 122 metres across the game.10. Jonathan SextonThe Irish fly-half had a cracking game on his return for Leinster, scoring 15 points including a try, four conversions and a penalty in a win over Ospreys. He had the better of a battle with a fellow international No.10 vying for Lions contention, Dan Biggar.9. Conor MurrayThe Irish No.9 bagged a brace of tries ass Munster defeated Edinburgh and also had a strong all-round game, most evident from his typically excellent box kicking.ddddddddddddFORWARDS1. Alec HepburnHepburn had a strong game for Exeter as they comfortably defeated Bristol on Friday night. Hepburn has played for the England Saxons and U-20s teams and is pushing for further recognition.2. Tom YoungsThe Leicester hooker is back to his best and will be hopeful of forcing his way back into the England reckoning.3. Tadhg FurlongIreland international Furlong put in a good shift as Leinster defeated Ospreys, and could yet be a dark horse for the Lions squad.4. George MerrickMerrick was superb as Harlequins defeated Saracens. Such performances can only help him catch the eye of Eddie Jones.5. Damian Welch Welch had an excellent game as Exeter picked off Aviva Premiership newcomers Bristol with relative ease.?6. Mike WilliamsThe Leicester back-row was Man of the Match against Bath and should be in the Elite Player Squad when Eddie Jones confirms it on Friday.7. Josh Van der FlierIrish international Van der Flier had a cracking game for Leinster as they beat Ospreys, scoring a try in each half.8. CJ StanderStander has made a big impression on Irish rugby in a short space of time, and performances like the one delivered against Edinburgh at the weekend will only cause his stock to rise even further. Stander made an astonishing 90 metres across 28 carries in the match. ' ' '