Here it is – the G&GR writers’ Super Rugby team of the week for round 4.
Some sharp play, but who makes the team this week?
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1. Benn Robinson
The veteran gave young Sam Talakai a few lessons in the dark arts. Industrious around the paddock also.[/one_third] [one_third last=”no”]
2. Stephen Moore
Scrummaged well, tackled well, threw into the lineout well. Very Stephen Moore-esque game all around![/one_third] [one_third last=”yes”]
3. Ben Alexander
Was solid at scrum time and good around the park. Even bagged himself a meat pie! Mmmm pies……[/one_third]
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4. Steve Mafi
A couple of line breaks, an offload, hit plenty of rucks and mauls. Even bagged himself some meat..[/one_third] [one_third last=”no”]
5. Rory Arnold
Scored his first Super Rugby try. Made great use of his massive frame, hitting rucks and shifting bodies[/one_third] [one_third last=”yes”]
6. Scott Fardy
He only played half a game but all of the other 6’s playing for Australian teams aren’t eligible for this one![/one_third]
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7. Michael Hooper
Ran, tackled, ran some more, offloaded, hit some rucks. Is there anything he can’t do? [/one_third]
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8. Ben McCalman
Most runs and most rucks/mauls out of both Australian derbies . Says it all really.[/one_third]
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9. Nic White
General around the field, communicated well with his forwards and gave good service to his backs[/one_third]
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10. Bernard Foley
Scored 18 of the Waratahs 23 points. [/one_third] [one_third last=”no”]
11. Joe Tomane
Scored an excellent try and was busy most of the night. [/one_third]
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12. Christian Leali’ifano
He wasn’t flashy but it was hard to fault his performance. Put on some great hits in defence![/one_third]
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13. Matt Carraro
This was my first player picked. Didn’t put a foot wrong, filled the rather large void left by Adam Ashley-Cooper superbly.[/one_third]
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14. Peter Betham
Despite some dud kicks, he still had a good game, summed up by his solo try where he ran 80m untouched. [/one_third]
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15. Robbie Coleman
Second highest run meters for the Brumbies. When he wasn’t running he kicked well.[/one_third]
