Here it is – the G&GR writers’ Super Rugby team of the week for round 15.
With the Rebels and Force getting wins, who should make the team?
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1. Benn Robinson
Extremely consistent performer- scrummaged well and made some valuable metres close to the ruck.[/one_third] [one_third last=”no”]
2. Steven Moore
Great running game as usual, threw well in poor conditions[/one_third] [one_third last=”yes”]
3. James Slipper
Held his own at scrum-time and showed his tremendous work-rate in carries and ruck involvement.[/one_third]
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4. Hugh Pyle
A feature of TOTW, Pyle continued to impress with ball in hand with some damaging runs.[/one_third] [one_third last=”no”]
5. Sam Wykes
Australia’s stand-out at line-out time this week[/one_third] [one_third last=”yes”]
6. Dave Dennis
Added some expansive running and an impressive line-break to his valuable line-out contribution.[/one_third]
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7. Chris Alcock
Continuing strong form, never stops working, consistently on the ball. [/one_third]
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8. Scott Higginbotham
Great performance again. Captaincy has driven the big man from the wings and he continues to dominate opposition packs .[/one_third]
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9. Nic White
MOTW performance, controlled the field position battle with the boot in poor conditions and a brilliant solo effort to provide the Brumbies only try. [/one_third]
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10. Matt Toomua
Un-phased by opposition pressure or squalid conditions, his excellent kicking game combined with White to be the game’s deciding factor [/one_third] [one_third last=”no”]
11. Luke Morahan
Showed class with every touch despite limited opportunity, solid at the back. [/one_third]
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12. Kyle Godwin
Great performance against Nonu, carved up in attack with some powerful runs and solid in defence [/one_third]
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13. Mitch Inman
Heavy work-rate and consistently over the advantage line. A rock in the midfield .[/one_third]
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14. Tom English
Great positional play and composure for the first of two tries.[/one_third]
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15. Jayden Hayward
A standout this week, consistently pushed the Highlanders back with an effective kicking game and ran hard all game, contributing two breaks. [/one_third]
