Team of the Week: Hurricane warning

 

The likes of All Blacks Julian Savea, Ma'a Nonu and Beauden Barrett are never to far away from a impressive performance when the Hurricanes are on song.

 

But this week, even the unsung heroes such as Brad Shields and Mark Abbott also put their hands up to be counted.

 

The Chiefs were the other big winners of the weekend when they hammered the Crusaders for a record score.

 

Again, Its not surprising to see the bright shinning star that is Sonny Bill Williams up there, but rising stars Charlie Ngatai and Matt Symons also make their way into the team.

 

In saying that, there was heated debate between Ngatai and Tevita Kuridrani in the office with only a coin-flip able to decide the outcome.

 

 

15 – Willie le Roux (Cheetahs): Impressed in Round One with his tactical kicking and looked to be back to his all-round best last week.

Bubbling under: Ben Smith (Highlanders)

 

 

14 – Cornal Hendricks (Cheetahs): Did what he does best by finishing off two great tries after forcing his way into the starting line-up

Bubbling under: Waisake Naholo (Highlanders)

 

 

13 – Charlie Ngatai (Chiefs): Has looked impressive for the Chiefs with either No.12 or No.13 on his back all season long.

Bubbling Under: Tevita Kuridrani (Brumbies)

 

 

12 – Sonny Bill Williams (Chiefs): There is no denying the class of this man, a truly phenomenal athlete.

Bubbling under: Ma'a Nonu (Hurricanes)

 

 

11 – Julian Savea (Hurricanes): An incredible performance from the All Black who is being compared to the great Jonah Lomu.

Bubbling under: Patrick Osborne (Highlanders)

 

 

10 – Beauden Barrett (Hurricanes): When the Hurricanes are firing, and points are flowing, you can be sure that this guy has something to do with it.

Bubbling under: Aaron Cruden (Chiefs)

 

 

9 – Will Genia (Reds): Started the game like a house on fire, sniping around the ruck and linking well with the creative James O'Connor.

Bubbling under: Aaron Smith (Highlanders)

 

 

8 – Jerome Kaino (Blues): A real trooper for a the failing Blues, looks to lead from the front whenever he takes the field.

Bubbling under: Warren Whiteley (Lions)

 

 

7 – Brad Shields (Hurricanes): A real tough character, provides some grunt and abrasion for the Hurricane pack.

Bubbling under: Pieter Labuschagne (Bulls)

 

 

6 – Adam Thomson (Reds): Another one who is giving an edge to his team. The Reds have been missing an all-action man like Thomson.

Bubbling under: Jean Cook (Cheetahs)

 

 

5 – Patrick Tuipulotu (Blues): Was a tower of strength for the Blues, worked hard in the line-outs and was effective around the park.

Bubbling under: Victor Matfield (Bulls)

 

 

4 – Matt Symons (Chiefs): Although it did not looked like the Chiefs needed it, he was a huge factor in their defence against the Crusaders as he racked up 16 tackles.

Bubbling under: Mark Abbott (Hurricanes)

 

 

3 – Coenie Oosthuizen (Cheetahs): He looks to be getting the form that made him such a hit a few years back. Always a good carrier but his scrums at tighthead look solid.

Bubbling under: Vincent Koch (Stormers)

 

 

2 – Dane Coles (Hurricanes): By far one of the most mobile and versatile hookers, adds another string to the Hurricanes already potent attack.

Bubbling under: Ardriaan Strauss (Bulls)

 

 

1 – Steven Kitshoff (Stormers): Coming back from injury he has looked solid and eager, links up well with fellow front row forward, Vincent Koch.

Bubbling under: Scott Sio (Brumbies)

 

 

 

Jan de Koning XV: 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Cornal Hendricks, 13 Charlie Ngatai, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Julian Savea, 10 Marty Banks, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 Jerome Kaino, 7 Pieter Labuschagne, 6 Jean Cook, 5 Sam Carter, 4 Matt Symons, 3 Vincent Koch, 2 Adriaan Strauss, 1 Danie Mienie.

 

Michael de Vries XV: 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Cornal Hendricks, 13 Tevita Kuridrani, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Julian Savea, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Jerome Kaino, 7 Brad Shields, 6 Adam Thomson, 5 Patrick Tuipulotu, 4 Matt Symons, 3 Coenie Oosthuizen, 2 Hika Elliot, 1 Reggie Goodes.

 

Tauriq Ebrahim XV: 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Waisake Naholo, 13 Tevita Kuridrani, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Julian Savea, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Augustine Pulu, 8 Jerome Kaino, 7 Sam Cane, 6 Adam Thomson, 5 Patrick Tuipulotu, 4 Matt Symons, 3 Ben Tameifuna, 2 Adriaan Strauss, 1 Scott Sio.

 

Paul Dobson XV: 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Cory Jane, 13 Tevita Kuridrani, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Julian Savea, 10 Aaron Cruden, 9 Will Genia, 8 Warren Whiteley, 7 Pieter Labuschagne, 6 Sean McMahon, 5 Patrick Tuipulotu, 4 Luke Romano, 3 Coenie Oosthuizen, 2 Stephen Moore, 1 Steven Kitshoff.

 

Warren Fortune XV: 15 Ben Smith, 14 Cornal Hendricks, 13 Charlie Ngatai, 12 Ma'a Nonu, 11 Julian Savea, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Sarel Pretorius, 8 Jerome Kaino, 7 Warwick Tecklenburg, 6 Deon Stegmann, 5 Victor Matfield, 4 Mark Abbott, 3 Coenie Oosthuizen, 2 Dane Coles, 1 Steven Kitshoff.

 

Darryn Pollock XV: 15 Tom Marshall, 14 Waisake Naholo, 13 Charlie Ngatai, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Julian Savea, 10 Zack Holmes, 9 Will Genia, 8 Jerome Kaino, 7 Brad Shields, 6 Adam Thomson, 5 Patrick Tuipulotu, 4 Mark Abbott, 3 Coenie Oosthuizen, 2 Dane Coles, 1 Steven Kitshoff.

 

 

Team of the Week: Super Rugby, Round Two: 15 – Andries Coetzee (Lions), 14 – Taqele Naiyaravoro (Waratahs), 13 – Malakai Fekitoa (Highlanders), 12 – Charlie Ngatai (Chiefs), 11 – Dillyn Leyds (Stormers), 10 – Pat Lambie (Sharks), 9 – Will Genia (Reds), 8 – Jerome Kaino (Blues), 7 – Renaldo Bothma (Sharks), 6 – Adam Thomson (Reds), 5 – Lopeti Timani (Rebels), 4 – Luke Romano (Crusaders), 3 – Vincent Koch (Stormers), 2 – Bismarck du Plessis (Sharks), 1 – Scott Sio (Brumbies).

 

Team of the Week: Super Rugby, Round One: 15 – Mike Harris (Rebels), 14 – Luke Morahan (Western Force), 13 – Tevita Kuridrani (Brumbies), 12 – Damian de Allende (Stormers), 11 – Rob Horne (Waratahs), 10 – Damian McKenzie (Chiefs), 9 – Sarel Pretorius (Cheetahs), 8 – Duane Vermeulen (Stormers), 7 – David Pocock (Brumbies), 6 – Scott Fardy (Brumbies), 5 – Lopeti Timani (Rebels), 4 – Sam Wykes (Western Force), 3 – Coenie Oosthuizen (Cheetahs), 2 – Dane Coles (Hurricanes), 1 – Scott Sio (Brumbies).