Super Rugby AU 2021 Team of the Week
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
OFFICIAL G&GR SUPER AU TEAM OF THE WEEK
ROUND NINE:
1. BELL (Waratahs) - 2 selection(s)
2. KAITU'U (Force) - 3
3. Ala'alatoa (Brumbies) - 3
4. TIMANI (Force) - 2
5. NEVILLE (Brumbies) - 7
6. ANSTEE (Force) - 2 / KEMENY (Rebels) - 1
7. SCOTT (Brumbies) - 1
8. VALETINI (Brumbies) - 6
9. POWELL (Rebels) - 1
10. LOLESIO (Brumbies) / DONALDSON (Waratahs)- 1
11. WRIGHT (Brumbies) - 3
12. MAGNAY (Rebels) - 1
13. PERESE (Waratahs) - 2
14. KOROIBETE (Rebels) - 4
15. MADDOCKS (Waratahs) - 3
ROUND NINE:
1. BELL (Waratahs) - 2 selection(s)
2. KAITU'U (Force) - 3
3. Ala'alatoa (Brumbies) - 3
4. TIMANI (Force) - 2
5. NEVILLE (Brumbies) - 7
6. ANSTEE (Force) - 2 / KEMENY (Rebels) - 1
7. SCOTT (Brumbies) - 1
8. VALETINI (Brumbies) - 6
9. POWELL (Rebels) - 1
10. LOLESIO (Brumbies) / DONALDSON (Waratahs)- 1
11. WRIGHT (Brumbies) - 3
12. MAGNAY (Rebels) - 1
13. PERESE (Waratahs) - 2
14. KOROIBETE (Rebels) - 4
15. MADDOCKS (Waratahs) - 3
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
1. Robertson
2. Kaitu'u
3. Tupou
4. Leota
5. ASY (Angus Scott-Young)
6. Anstee
7. Tizzano
8. Wells
9. McDermott
10. Donaldson
11. Daugunu
12. Stewart
13. Kuridrani
14. Lomani
15. Maddocks
2. Kaitu'u
3. Tupou
4. Leota
5. ASY (Angus Scott-Young)
6. Anstee
7. Tizzano
8. Wells
9. McDermott
10. Donaldson
11. Daugunu
12. Stewart
13. Kuridrani
14. Lomani
15. Maddocks
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
1. Bell (Waratahs)
2. Kaitu'u (Force)
3. Tupou (Reds)
4. Leota (Rebels)
5. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (Reds)
6. Wells (Rebels)
7. McReight (Reds)
8. Wilson (Reds)
9. Cubelli (Force)
10. To'omua (Rebels)
11. Olowofela (Force)
12. Godwin (Force)
13. Perese (Waratahs)
14. Lomani (Rebels)
15. Maddocks (Waratahs)
HM: Kuridrani for his defensive effort and Daugunu as well.
Pretty even spread with 3 Tahs and the rest having 4 players.
2. Kaitu'u (Force)
3. Tupou (Reds)
4. Leota (Rebels)
5. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (Reds)
6. Wells (Rebels)
7. McReight (Reds)
8. Wilson (Reds)
9. Cubelli (Force)
10. To'omua (Rebels)
11. Olowofela (Force)
12. Godwin (Force)
13. Perese (Waratahs)
14. Lomani (Rebels)
15. Maddocks (Waratahs)
HM: Kuridrani for his defensive effort and Daugunu as well.
Pretty even spread with 3 Tahs and the rest having 4 players.
hifflepiff
Charlie Fox (21)
1. Bell
2. Kaitu'u
3. Tupou
4. Leota
5. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
6. Wilson
7. McReight
8. Harris
9. Powell
10. To'omua
11. Nawaqanitawase
12. Paisami
13. Perese
14. Daugunu
15. Maddocks
I've decided to only pick Australia qualified players, which makes the selections look a bit harsh on the Force. Otherwise I would probably have included Olowofela, Thrush and maybe Cubelli.
I also moved Wilson to 6 as none of the contenders really impressed me there this week and I couldn't split him and Harris for the 8 spot.
2. Kaitu'u
3. Tupou
4. Leota
5. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)
6. Wilson
7. McReight
8. Harris
9. Powell
10. To'omua
11. Nawaqanitawase
12. Paisami
13. Perese
14. Daugunu
15. Maddocks
I've decided to only pick Australia qualified players, which makes the selections look a bit harsh on the Force. Otherwise I would probably have included Olowofela, Thrush and maybe Cubelli.
I also moved Wilson to 6 as none of the contenders really impressed me there this week and I couldn't split him and Harris for the 8 spot.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
1. Bell
2. kaitu’u
3. Tupou
4. Leota
5. Timani
6. Wells
7. Mcreight
8. Wilson
9. Cubelli
10. To’omua
11. Olewelfa
12. Paisami
13. Perese
14. Daugunu
15. Maddocks
2. kaitu’u
3. Tupou
4. Leota
5. Timani
6. Wells
7. Mcreight
8. Wilson
9. Cubelli
10. To’omua
11. Olewelfa
12. Paisami
13. Perese
14. Daugunu
15. Maddocks
1. Bell (Waratahs)
2. Kaitu'u (Force)
3. Tupou (Reds)
4. Leota (Rebels)
5. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (Reds)
6. Wells (Rebels)
7. McReight (Reds)
8. Wilson (Reds)
9. Cubelli (Force)
10. To'omua (Rebels)
11. Olowofela (Force)
12. Godwin (Force)
13. Perese (Waratahs)
14. Daugunu (Reds)
15. Maddocks (Waratahs)
2. Kaitu'u (Force)
3. Tupou (Reds)
4. Leota (Rebels)
5. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (Reds)
6. Wells (Rebels)
7. McReight (Reds)
8. Wilson (Reds)
9. Cubelli (Force)
10. To'omua (Rebels)
11. Olowofela (Force)
12. Godwin (Force)
13. Perese (Waratahs)
14. Daugunu (Reds)
15. Maddocks (Waratahs)
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
I understand if people don’t feel the need to justify their selections but I am intrigued by the number of selections of Paisami at 12 for the side given
1. He played 13
2. He was taken off injured (in the first half as far as I recall)
3. He did do a number of good plays but, as far as I can remember, his most memorable contribution to the game was getting cut in half by Kuridrani
I’d be interested in some insight - in his time on the field was he a lot better than I recall or was it just that no one rated the efforts of the other candidates
Having said all that, I hope he’s okay. It looked ominous and he’s been very good for the Reds.
1. He played 13
2. He was taken off injured (in the first half as far as I recall)
3. He did do a number of good plays but, as far as I can remember, his most memorable contribution to the game was getting cut in half by Kuridrani
I’d be interested in some insight - in his time on the field was he a lot better than I recall or was it just that no one rated the efforts of the other candidates
Having said all that, I hope he’s okay. It looked ominous and he’s been very good for the Reds.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
TSR, 12, 6, 8 and 14 were the most difficult spots to decide.
I didn't consider Paisami for the 12 spot for the very reasons you've outlined above.
Wells played exceptionally good (well?) but I think spent most of the game at 8 after Naisarani was sent off. I put him in at 8 in preference to 6 where I was more than happy again with Anstee's involvements.
Very few wingers, other than the import who I don't want to put in the TOTW, put their hands up with eye catching performances. Daugunu a clear standout, others were a bit meh, including Marika who I think is being found out by opposing defences. I did consider selecting Kahui because he pulled off a couple of very important big plays in both attack and defence to ensure the Force win, but again he is an import along with Cubelli etc, and I try to avoid selecting them in my side.
I again went for the outstanding scrum performer at LHP, and that was Tom Robertson by a country mile. Held his own against the abattoir, while the popular pick, Bell, was under real pressure from Eloff. Had TT not been in the picture I reckon Eloff would have taken the THP spot.
I didn't consider Paisami for the 12 spot for the very reasons you've outlined above.
Wells played exceptionally good (well?) but I think spent most of the game at 8 after Naisarani was sent off. I put him in at 8 in preference to 6 where I was more than happy again with Anstee's involvements.
Very few wingers, other than the import who I don't want to put in the TOTW, put their hands up with eye catching performances. Daugunu a clear standout, others were a bit meh, including Marika who I think is being found out by opposing defences. I did consider selecting Kahui because he pulled off a couple of very important big plays in both attack and defence to ensure the Force win, but again he is an import along with Cubelli etc, and I try to avoid selecting them in my side.
I again went for the outstanding scrum performer at LHP, and that was Tom Robertson by a country mile. Held his own against the abattoir, while the popular pick, Bell, was under real pressure from Eloff. Had TT not been in the picture I reckon Eloff would have taken the THP spot.
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
Agree - but Kuridrani sure put an end to that. Still life in the old dog yet.
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
So it would seem.