SUPPORT WAS FANSTASTIC

top four. Clutching the match ball, he said: “My kids are going to be happy because they’ll get it.

“The hat-trick means a lot to me. I’m a guy who always works hard. It’s been a tough time for me.”

Aubameyang revealed he had been overwhelmed to receive supportive messages from Arsenal fans, and they had inspired him to produce his best performance of the season.

Writing in his captain’s programme notes, he said: “Myself and my family have had some difficult times recently, but the love I have felt from my Arsenal family has meant so much to me.

“I received so many messages from supporters and I want to repay all that love by helping my team on the pitch.”

Arsenal boss Mikel

Arteta was rewarded for playing Aubameyang down the middle against Leeds, instead of his usual position wider on the left. “I thought he was superb,” said Arteta (right).

Scotland 24 Wales

BY ROB COLE

LOUIS REES-ZAMMIT had to turn off his phone after scoring two tries in Wales’ win over 14-men in Scotland.

The 20-year-old Gloucester flyer has become chief executioner in this season’s championship and has now scored the matchwinning try in successive victories over Ireland and Scotland, who had Zander Fagerson sent off.

But it wasn’t just his two tries, or man-of-the-match award, that made things go crazy for Rees-zammit after the game.

That was also caused by rugby legends Jonathan Davies and Jeremy Guscott agreeing that “a star is born” in their post-match assessment of him on TV.

“I turned my phone on for a split second and it was going mad! I’m not focused on that, though, I’m enjoying the win with the boys,” said

Rees-zammit. “I didn’t see that coming at all, it was very special. I’m loving it, especially being able to do it for my country.

“It means so much to me and my family and, hopefully, I can do it again in our next few games. We know it wasn’t pretty but all that matters is getting the five points.”

Next up is a tilt at the Triple Crown against England at Principality Stadium, when he could find himself playing against his Gloucester team-mate Jonny May.

“I train with him every day and learn a lot from him. It’s going to be interesting to play against him,” added Rees-zammit.

But although’s he’s already halfway to Shane Williams’ Welsh record of six tries in a Six Nations campaign, Rees-zammit is not getting carried away.

“We’ve got a massive game against England and then have Italy and France away. They’re going to be two big Tests as well,” he said.

“It helps getting the first two wins but by no means does that win you the trophy.”

Rees-zammit’s second, solo try in the 70th minute showcased his scintillating pace – a candidate for try of the season as he left Scottish skipper Stuart Hogg treading water in a high-speed chase.

“I’d say that’s top of the list of tries I’ve scored. I was calling for the ball nice and early, as I saw there was a lot of space on the outside,” he added.

“Willis Halaholo (above) gave it to me and used my gas to get on the outside of their winger. I did that, then saw there was no backfield cover, which is always nice.”