Aussie Super Rugby team of the week: round 6

Here it is – the G&GR writers’ Super Rugby team of the week for round 6.

With three wins, including a memorable Force victory, who makes the team this week?



1. James Slipper Great game by Slipper, the most hit-ups of any Red. Showing his athleticism and footwork by consistently getting over the advantage line.

2. Nathan Charles All over the park in d, threw well, a solid performance.

3. Ben Alexander Anchored the scrum, earning a game-ending pushover penalty try. Was also more involved in attack, taking 7 hit-ups.

4. Sam Wykes Strong part of the Force engine-room, good at lineout time, tackled hard.

5. Scott Fardy Continued the form he was building at 6 in another quality performance. Solid in attack and added some good lineout wins.

6. Jaques Potgeiter Huge game for the South African, benefiting from some more space on the edges with some agile runs, kept his hard hitting in close, damaging plenty of Rebel runners.

7. Matt Hodgson MOTW performance from the captain. Two tries in close along with a number of tough runs, was either stealing or slowing down the Chief’s ball, which was especially important in allowing his team-mates to spread close to the goal-line.

8. Angus Cottrell Strong ball running, especially pressuring the Chiefs close to the line. Was also working hard at the breakdown all game with his backrow partners.



9. Alby Mathewson Very quick delivery even in scrappy rucks this week. Always choosing the right option, allowing the Force to hold onto the ball for long periods.

10. Quade Cooper Put on a five-eighth clinic in a big first half, organising his runners well and being extremely involved. Added 2o points with some pressure defence and slick running near the line.

11. Robbie Coleman Great finishing in Coleman’s two tries this week. Showed an explosive turn of pace and toughness to chase down his second.

12. Kurtley Beale Massive game for Beale, atoning for last week’s loss. Bagged three try assists with some fast feet and classy ball-work at the line.

13. Ben Tapuai Filled in well this week with a number of hard-nosed runs in the midfield.

14. Luke Morahan Gets the nod for beating the Chiefs basically. Positional play was spot-on and worked hard in cover defence.