Here it is – the G&GR writers’ Super Rugby team of the week for round 5.
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1.Scott Sio
Dominated Jannie Du Plessis and trucked it up nicely[/one_third] [one_third last=”no”]
2.Stephen Moore
Just class[/one_third] [one_third last=”yes”]
3. Paddy Ryan
Talk about taking your opportunities with both hands[/one_third]
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4.Peter Kimlin
Slotted seamlessly into lock as part of the Brumbies’ dynamic middle row[/one_third] [one_third last=”no”]
5. Hugh McMeniman
Relished being back in Queensland and leading from the front[/one_third] [one_third last=”yes”]
6. Ben Mowen
Continues to be immense. Plays with power for 80 mins[/one_third]
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7. George Smith
Slotted into a different role in Durban – another distributor [/one_third]
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8. Fotu Auleua
Was just too much for the Sharks to handle – a wrecking ball. G&GR Man of the Round[/one_third]
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9. Alby Mathewson
If he hadn’t been name after a racist dragon and Rosalea’s try had stood, he was in for MoTR[/one_third]
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10. Matt Toomua
Scored one try, set up another with a beautiful ball[/one_third] [one_third last=”no”]
11. Henry Speight
A genuine finisher and worker[/one_third]
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12. Christian Lealiifano
Always a livewire and doesn’t wait for the ball to come to him[/one_third]
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13. Tevita Kuridrani
Wow, a real addition – a genuine line bender[/one_third]
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14. Peter Betham
Brought his ITM beast mode, which the Tahs sorely need[/one_third]
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15. Israel Folau
Composure under the high ball and general elusiveness[/one_third]
So, no Reds. Merited?
