Aussie Super Rugby team of the week round 13

Here it is – the G&GR writers’ Super Rugby team of the week for round 13.

Two victories and two close losses. Who deserves to make the lineup?

1. Benn Robinson Add to his resume massive hits in defence. Ask Frans Malherbe

2. Tatafu Polota-Nau Was critical in smashing through the Stormers white wall

3. James Slipper Another massive effort around the park.

4. Hugh Pyle Is now looking like a senior member of the team. Manages wide running with hard work.

5. Kane Douglas Didn’t look out of place against two of South Africa’s best locks.

6. Ed Quirk Part of a Reds back row that didn’t let the Sharks get comfortable at the breakdown.

7. Liam Gill Another mountain of work. He ruled the tackle contest for the Reds.

8. Scott Higginbotham Worth it just to see the fend on Ali Williams while scoring his try.

9. Will Genia Had the mojo working with Cooper. Also some key tactical kicking.

10. Quade Cooper Close to his best on Saturday. The pass that made Saia’s try was vintage

11. Digby Ioane Made metres, made tackles, didn’t stop.

12. Rob Horne His first team of the week this year! Great direct running at 12.

13. Chris F Sautia The mature way he played his role in the 100m try shows the class beyond his years.

14. Rod Davies Brought his usual pace, but with a more ruthless execution.

15. Israel Folau Would be interesting to see just how many of the Tahs tries he has a hand in. Both on Sat.

We can’t choose a man of the week – you tell us!

Aussie Player of Round 13