We have a look at the numbers from Round 12 of Super Rugby.
Hot on Attack
Jason Woodward continues to make a case as to why he should be a Wallaby by topping the attacking stats this week.
Jason Woodward – 12 runs for 104 metres
Robbie Coleman – 10 runs for 86 metres
Tamati Ellison – 19 runs for 84 metres
Pat McCabe – 10 runs for 83 metres
Bryce Hegarty – 10 runs for 70 metres
Brick Walls
17 tackles contributed to Michael Hooper’s man of the match performance against the Hurricanes.
Michael Hooper – 17 tackles
Rob Simmons – 13 tackles
Nick Phipps – 12 tackles
James Horwill – 11 tackles
Kane Douglas – 10 tackles
Work Rate Animals
Jake Schatz was this week’s work rate animal. An incredible 21 runs and 7 tackles from the Reds number 8.
1. Jake Schatz – 21 runs for 50 metres, 7 tackles and 3 offloads.
2. Dave Dennis – 10 runs for 13 metres, 10 tackles
3. Luke Jones – 14 runs for 47 metres, 7 tackles and 1 offload.
4. Will Skelton – 13 runs for 29 metres, 5 tackles and 1 offload
5. Scott Fardy – 12 runs for 14 metres, 5 tackles and 1 offload
How the rankings work:
Hot on Attack: Large focus on metres gained.
Brick Walls: Most number of tackles made.
Work Rate Animals: An emphasis is placed upon number of runs and number of tackles made.
Source: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/super-rugby/player-stats
