SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: THERE ARE SOME FAMILIAR FACES IN OUR SUPER RUGBY TEAM OF THE WEEK FOR ROUND 14.
The Crusaders again lead the way with four players in our selection this week, while the Lions and the Sharks are represented with three players each.
Other teams represented in our XV include the Hurricanes, Highlanders, Brumbies and Cheetahs.
David Havili, Waisake Naholo and Sibusiso Nkosi make up our back three, while in the midfield we have Tevita Kuridrani at outside centre and Ngani Laumape at No.12.
Richie Mo'unga and Thomas Perenara are again our No.10 and No.9 respectively.
In the pack, Jordan Taufua, Jean-Luc du Preez and Albertus Smith form our back row. Samuel Whitelock and Ruan Botha are our two locks this week.
Our front row consists of Ruan Dreyer, Malcolm Marx and Retshegofaditswe Nche.
Team of the Week - Round 14:
15 - David Havili (Crusaders)
His creativity at the back continues to impress and he scored on of his team's tries against the Melbourne Rebels.
Bubbling under: Andries Coetzee (Lions)
14 - Waisake Naholo (Highlanders)
He gave the Waratahs plenty of headaches out wide and he created a try using sheer power in the tackle.
Bubbling under: Duncan Matthews (Bulls)
13 - Tevita Kuridrani (Brumbies)
The Wallaby had one of his best outings of the season against the Jaguares. He got his team over the gainline on a few occasions.
Bubbling under: Lionel Mapoe (Lions)
12 - Ngani Laumape (Hurricanes)
He was a little powerhouse in that midfield against the Bulls and he scored an unbelievable try as well.
Bubbling under: Bill Meakes (Western Force)
11 - Sibusiso Nkosi (Sharks)
His work rate against the Stormers was good, especially on defence. He was also responsible for the moment of the match with a spectacular try.
Bubbling under: Courtnall Skosan (Lions)
10 - Richie Mo'unga (Crusaders)
He was exciting with ball in hand against the Rebels - he just flourishes with the good front-foot ball his forwards provide him with.
Bubbling under: Aaron Cruden (Chiefs)
9 - Thomas Perenara (Hurricanes)
The Bulls struggled with this man's pace at the rucks. Perenara was also a rock on defence as well at Loftus Versfeld.
Bubbling under: Francois de Klerk (Lions)
8 - Jordan Taufua (Crusaders)
He epitomises the Crusaders' culture with his explosive power and pace and the Rebels did not have any answers.
Bubbling under: Warren Whiteley (Lions)
7 - Jean-Luc du Preez (Sharks)
He won a few turnovers for his team and he was as busy as ever on defence.
Bubbling under: Michael Hooper (Waratahs)
6 - Albertus Smith (Lions)
It was another brilliant all-round performance from the loose forward. Why is he not in the Springboks squad?
Bubbling under: Scott Fardy (Brumbies)
5 - Samuel Whitelock (Crusaders)
He is in phenomenal form at the moment and the Rebels can attest to that.
Bubbling under: Francois Mostert (Lions)
4 - Ruan Botha (Sharks)
He showed his former teammates a thing or two in the line-outs and he was abrasive in open play as well.
Bubbling under: Matt Philip (Western Force)
3 - Ruan Dreyer (Lions)
It was another strong performance by the big prop on defence and on attack against the Southern Kings.
Bubbling under: Siate Tokolahi (Highlanders)
2 - Malcolm Marx (Lions)
The Bok hooker was simply outstanding when he was called upon from the replacements bench. He also scored one of his team's eight tries.
Bubbling under: Adriaan Strauss (Bulls)
1 - Retshegofaditswe Nche (Cheetahs)
He was dynamite when he got ball in hand against the Sunwolves.
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