Here it is – the G&GR writers’ Super Rugby team of the week for round 6 .
In a strange week where despite 3 of the Aussie teams losing, it could be argued none of them played badly. Which of the players made the G&GR writers, Team of the Week.
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1. Scott Sio
Battled manfully against Kepu, but really helped the Brumbies get on top after Ryan came on
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2. Tolu Latu
Really stepped up in Polota Nau’s absence. Seemed to be in everything and scored a great try to seal the win.
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3. Sekope Kepu
Appeared to be in some pain in the second half and was subbed early, but showed again why he is the incumbent TH prop in Australia when the Tahs had a mini period of scrum dominance.
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4. Will Skelton
Continues to grow in stature. Used this game to dispel two of his biggest criticisms by being a genuine line out option and 80 minute player.
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5. Adam Coleman
Carried with strength and defended with venom. Scored a great try also. Was yellow carded when the referee mistook him for Faulkner (because they look so similar). Unfortunately gave away a penalty at the death to lose the game but was trying to be dominant and unfortunately due to height difference it came off looking a little reckless. But a real RWC squad prospect.
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6. Sean McMahon
The Rebels busiest player again with 9 runs and 2 tackle busts.
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7. Michael Hooper
Made a key try saving tackle when the game was still in the balance and lead from the front.
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8. Ben McCalman
The Big Dog barked in Pretoria. Massive involvement and more importantly impact. Was rightly recognized by the Supersport team as MOTM in a losing team.
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9. Nic Stirzaker
Had another great game for the Rebels. Probed close to the ruck all night keeping the defence honest and played an up tempo game keeping the Rebels on the front foot.
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10. Matt Toomua
Gets the nod for a bit of individual brilliance to score the Brumbies only try. Foley was good but did nothing decisive.
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11. Joe Tomane
In a week without any standout wing performances, Joe was again abrasive and made the best of his limited opportunities.
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12. Luke Burton
Despite having a poor night with his place kicking (Siiiiaaaassss, take the ball mate), Burton showed he is ready for this level and contributed with vigorous phase play. One to watch for the future.
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13. Kyle Godwin
Finally showed some of his missing 2013 form. Broke the line for a good individual try and defended brilliantly.
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14. Taquele Naiyaravoro
Made some excellent runs down the right wing. Kept his feet through contact and was in the right place at the right time while holding difficult passes. Showed all of the key skills Cheika fast tracked his recruitment for.
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15. Israel Folau
Folau’s best game this season. Was involved in 3 of the Tahs trys, scoring one himself, breaking the line to setup Foley’s and made the last pass to Latu for his. Was too much to handle for the Brumbies defence and is the G&GR Player of the Week.
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