The following is the TOW for the past weekend:-
15 - Willie le Roux (Cheetahs):He is in constant competition with Ben Smith, but his flair and skill really inspired his team to a famous victory.
Bubbling under: Ben Smith (Highlanders)
14 - Gio Aplon (Stormers): On his return from injury he was electric, looking for work in attack and fronting up to the much larger opposition in defense.
Bubbling under: Alofa Alofa (Waratahs)
13 - Samu Kerevi (Reds):Truly a star in the making, in his run on debut he kept the Force's legendary defense very busy with his pace and size.
Bubbling under: JP Pietersen (Sharks)
12 - Kurtley Beale (Waratahs):When the Waratahs are dominating and dangerous you can bet that Beale is the one pulling the strings all over the park.
Bubbling under: Ma'a Nonu (Blues)
11 - Nemani Nadolo (Crusaders):He must be at a real high point in his career having helped Fiji to the World Cup and now scoring two tries for the Crusaders - he is looking unstoppable
Bubbling under: Nick Cummins (Force)
10 - Bernard Foley (Waratahs):He has taken a leaf out of Beale's book, far more creative and dangerous as his confidence grows and grows.
Bubbling under: Marnitz Boshoff (Lions)
9 - Aaron Smith (Highlanders):Even in a losing cause he is class, he did not allow the Waratahs to stem his attacking creativity.
Bubbling under: Nic Groom (Stormers)
8 - Phillip van der Walt (Cheetahs):Another one who impressed on his come back, powerful and direct, looked hungry for work - he will be missed by the Cheetahs.
Bubbling under: Warren Whiteley (Lions)
7 - Warwick Tecklenburg (Lions):Led an impressive loose forward trio for the Lions that the Rebels just could not keep up with, scored a try and was busy all over the park.
Bubbling under: Michael Hooper (Waratahs)
6 - Nizaam Carr (Stormers):Has been impressive all season as he continues keeps Springbok Siya Kolisi out of the starting line-up, played 67 minutes while fasting!
Bubbling under: Tanerau Latimer (Chiefs)
5 - Brodie Retallick (Chiefs):A true enforcer that never seems to have a bad day, did the hard work that starved the Hurricanes of ball and possession.
Bubbling under: Luke Jones (Rebels)
4 - Lodewyk de Jager (Cheetahs):He followed up his impressive Springbok performance with another solid display, great in the line-outs as well as in open play.
Bubbling under: Patrick Tuipulotu (Blues)
3 - Sekope Kepu (Waratahs):Played more like a loose forward, scored a try, set up another with an audacious offload to Jacques Potgieter and was very busy through out.
Bubbling under: Ben Tameifuna (Chiefs)
2 - Adriaan Strauss (Cheetahs):Looked hungry for rugby again after serving his three week ban over the international window, bodes well for the Boks in the Rugby Championship.
Bubbling under: Nathan Charles (Force)
1 - Jamie Mackintosh (Chiefs):For a big man he does work hard, scrums impressively and does his job in the rucks and tackles.
Bubbling under: Schalk van der Merwe (Lions)"
Mozart
What happened here - you said that Lood De Jager's performance was on par - but De Jager makes the TOW - while Matfield is not even bubbling under. Can one ever believe your assessment of players?
