Here it is – the G&GR writers’ Super Rugby team of the week for round 6.
With three wins, including a memorable Force victory, who makes the team this week?
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1. James Slipper
Great game by Slipper, the most hit-ups of any Red. Showing his athleticism and footwork by consistently getting over the advantage line. [/one_third] [one_third last=”no”]
2. Nathan Charles
All over the park in d, threw well, a solid performance. [/one_third][one_third last=”yes”]
3. Ben Alexander
Anchored the scrum, earning a game-ending pushover penalty try. Was also more involved in attack, taking 7 hit-ups. [/one_third]
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4. Sam Wykes
Strong part of the Force engine-room, good at lineout time, tackled hard. [/one_third] [one_third last=”no”]
5. Scott Fardy
Continued the form he was building at 6 in another quality performance. Solid in attack and added some good lineout wins. [/one_third][one_third last=”yes”]
6. Jaques Potgeiter
Huge game for the South African, benefiting from some more space on the edges with some agile runs, kept his hard hitting in close, damaging plenty of Rebel runners. [/one_third]
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7. Matt Hodgson
MOTW performance from the captain. Two tries in close along with a number of tough runs, was either stealing or slowing down the Chief’s ball, which was especially important in allowing his team-mates to spread close to the goal-line. [/one_third][one_third last=”no”]
8. Angus Cottrell
Strong ball running, especially pressuring the Chiefs close to the line. Was also working hard at the breakdown all game with his backrow partners. [/one_third] [one_third last=”yes”]
9. Alby Mathewson
Very quick delivery even in scrappy rucks this week. Always choosing the right option, allowing the Force to hold onto the ball for long periods. [/one_third]
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10. Quade Cooper
Put on a five-eighth clinic in a big first half, organising his runners well and being extremely involved. Added 2o points with some pressure defence and slick running near the line. [/one_third][one_third last=”no”]
11. Robbie Coleman
Great finishing in Coleman’s two tries this week. Showed an explosive turn of pace and toughness to chase down his second. [/one_third][one_third last=”yes”]
12. Kurtley Beale
Massive game for Beale, atoning for last week’s loss. Bagged three try assists with some fast feet and classy ball-work at the line. [/one_third]
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13. Ben Tapuai
Filled in well this week with a number of hard-nosed runs in the midfield. [/one_third][one_third last=”no”]
14. Luke Morahan
Gets the nod for beating the Chiefs basically. Positional play was spot-on and worked hard in cover defence. [/one_third][one_third last=”yes”]
15. Israel Folau
Continues his try scoring spree. Was always threatening to break free with the ball but has built his positional play this year, getting on the end of tw0 of Kurtley’s assists. [/one_third]
