Here it is – the G&GR writers’ Super Rugby team of the week for round 9. It was certainly a toughie this week with three wins against Kiwi sides and no Israel Folau to slot straight in at fullback!
Thanks to Sharon Adames for the cover photo.
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1. Pek Cowan
While the scrum was shaky he really stood up well in the loose.[/one_third] [one_third last=”no”]
2. Stephen Moore
Part of an excellent Brumbies outfit that ran like clockwork.[/one_third] [one_third last=”yes”]
3. James Slipper
Made the Chiefs commit to the breakdown, a key cornerstone plank in the Reds’ strategy.[/one_third]
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4. Sam Carter
A full-on workhorse whogets the dirty done.[/one_third] [one_third last=”no”]
5. James Horwill
Rampaging. The team lifts when he’s on the field.[/one_third] [one_third last=”yes”]
6. Scott Higginbotham
It wasn’t all the Kings’ way and Higgers had a lot to do with that.[/one_third]
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7. George Smith
You thought he was good when he came back, but he’s got even better. GAGR Man of the Round[/one_third]
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8. Richard Brown
Could well have been the best game I’ve seen from him in years. Had real go-forward.[/one_third]
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9. Will Genia
Superb match epitomised by the flat three-man cut-out pass to put Davies over untouched[/one_third]
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10. Quade Cooper
This is what you call a statement match. Cruden is still buying that dummy Cooper sold for his try.[/one_third] [one_third last=”no”]
11. Rod Davies
Rocket Rod is back with the ‘jet shoes’. Played smart footy as well. [/one_third]
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12. Kyle Godwin
Didn’t have to do as much with SNK inside, which worked well. Very solid. [/one_third]
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13. Mitch Inman
Finally got over for his first Super Rugby meat pie and deserved it. [/one_third]
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14. Henry Speight
Give him an inch and he’ll take a try.[/one_third]
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15. Jono Lance
Just rewards for an honest toiler who does a lot of work for others.[/one_third]
