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TROON, Scotland -- With Rio pushed to the back of their minds for now, Great Britains Olympic team of Justin Rose and Danny Willett were left to rue missed opportunities on the first day of The Open.After being confirmed as one half of Team GB that will head to Brazil next month, Rose and Willett teed off at a sun-drenched Troon on Thursday knowing British eyes would be trained on them even more keenly than usual.While Americans dominated the top of the leaderboard -- including?Phil Mickelsons excruciating but record-tying 63 -- Rose posted a solid 3-under 68 to end the day within touching?distance in uncharacteristically benign conditions, while Willett was three back after a level-par 71.And with the calm weather set to give way to heavy rain and high winds on Friday, Rose admitted the field at the years third major are unlikely to have it so good again.The first seven holes for the whole week is going to be as easy as we had it, said Rose, who was level par through seven on Thursday. I knew I couldnt force it, but I wanted to be very sharp going out. I played really well, but hit a couple of putts that lipped outWalking to the first tee today I knew it was important to get off to a good start. Tomorrow will be a different challenge, but youre going to have to flip that switch. Some of those birdie holes are going to flip-flop between the front nine and the back nine.Rose made four birdies in a tidy opening round, including one on the 15th which played as the second toughest on the course overall on Thursday. Willett, however, enjoyed a strong front nine before handing back the three birdies he recorded as he struggled after the turn.The reigning Masters champion was in no mood to panic but admitted it was irritating to leave chances out there with bad weather looming on the horizon.Its frustrating, Willett told reporters. It could have been a really good day, but ended up just being average when the scoring conditions are as good as you can really ask for out here. Its only Thursday, but its always nice to get off to a good start in these tournaments.You know what the weathers going to do tomorrow, so its anyones game. It depends on the draw and how that figures out. It would be nice to be a couple shots closer.The decision by Rose and Willett to participate in the Rio Olympics?stands in stark contrast to a host of the worlds other top golfers, but the latter insisted he felt the love from the home crowd at Troon and was determined to repay them with a strong performance on Friday.Its nice to be back playing in The Open in front of your home crowd, he said. Just teeing off [here] regardless of what youve done is fantastic. 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Luke Marshall (Ulster)Two crucial tries for Ulster as they got a big win over Clermont. Ran a beautiful line on the first try to open the scoring. Dealt with the threat of the dangerous Wesley Fofana.12. Garry Ringrose (Leinster)The young Ireland centre looks right at home as Leinster continue to build from strength to strength. Ringrose ran 49 metres from his 12 carries and scored the opening try against Northampton.11. Sean Maitland (Saracens)Prospered against a weak Sale outfit. A brace of tries as Saracens routed Sharks. Second finish was a lovely in and out to make his opposite number look like he wasnt there.10. Finn Russell (Glasgow)Pulled the strings in one of Glasgows biggest wins in Europe. 13 points off the boot and a try assist, not a bad day out especially when youre playing opposite Dan Carter.9. Conor Murray (Munster)It was touted as a big match up as the Ireland scrum-half went up against Englands Ben Youngs, but there was no doubt who had the better match as Munster thrashed Leicester. Box kicking and passing was superb, and his cheeky pass to find Simon Zebo to score was magic.FORWARDS1. Jack McGrath (Leinster)Ireland have built some serious depth in the front row department. The Leinster loosehead along with his mate Tadhg Furlong put in a big sshift against a Northampton side who pride themselves on their performance at the set-piece.dddddddddddd2. Rory Best (Ulster)Captained Ulster brilliantly to an impressive win over Clermont. 10 lineout wins from as many throws, and did his core jobs well in a weekend where Dylan Hartleys stocks plummeted as a swinging arm saw him red carded and facing suspension.3. Tadhg Furlong (Leinster)A rare sight seeing a tighthead prop awarded man of the match in the Champions Cup but it was thoroughly deserved for the Ireland international. Bossed the scrum, and worked hard along the field, as he said in his post-match interview he certainly met Northampton horn to horn.4. Maro Itoje (Saracens)Super outing from Maro who continues to grow after missing the autumn internationals through injury. Was all over Sales lineout with four steals, while he also beat four defenders with ball in hand.5. Joe Launchbury (Wasps)Couldve easily been awarded man of the match as Wasps beat Connacht. Came to the fore when it mattered most with two big turnovers at the ruck as Connacht looked dangerous, and scored his sides bonus-point try as he lumbered through from 20 metres out.6. CJ Stander (Munster)Monstrous game. Made a big 30-metre run early on which set the tone for Munster. Stander finished with 67 running metres from 20 carries, 10 tackles and four turnovers. How South Africa let him go is baffling.7. Sam Warburton (Cardiff)Led Cardiff well in the big upset result in the Challenge Cup as the Blues beat in-form Bath. Got around the park well and played a hand in two of his sides tries.8. Nathan Hughes (Wasps)Continues to impress while Billy Vunipola sits on the sidelines through injury. Did well to spin out of a tackle to score a try at a pivotal moment, ended the game with 62 metres gained from 11 carries. ' ' '