CC TEAM OF THE WEEK: Title contenders
OPINION: Players from Western Province and the Sharks dominate our Currie Cup Team of the Week for Round Six.
There are five players from Western Province in our selection this week after their 38-12 victory over Griquas.
The Sharks also have five players in our team after their impressive 37-21 victory over the Golden Lions.
In the backline, we have Devon Williams at fullback with Sergeal Petersen and JJ Engelbrecht on the wings. The midfield consists of Neil Maritz and André Swarts.
Robert du Preez and Louis Schreuder are our halfbacks this week.
In the pack, Dan du Preez is our choice at No.8 and Jannes Snyman and Marnus Schoeman are the flanks.
In the second row we Chris van Zyl and Salmaan Moerat. The front row consists of Thomas du Toit, Bongi Mbonambi and Juan Schoeman.
Team of the Week – Round Six:
15 – Devon Williams (Pumas)
Impressive on attack in the win against the Free State Cheetahs.
Bubbling under: Curwin Bosch (Sharks)
14 – Sergeal Petersen (Western Province)
He continued his fine form with ball in hand against Griquas at Newlands. He added another two tries to his personal tally.
Bubbling under: Kobus van Wyk (Sharks)
13 – Neil Maritz (Pumas)
A real handful with the ball against the Cheetahs and he scored one of his team’s tries in the win.
Bubbling under: Ruhan Nel (Western Province)
12 – André Swarts (Griquas)
Another strong showing by the Griquas centre. His distribution out wide was good and kept the Western Province defence guessing.
Bubbling under: Marius Louw (Sharks)
11 – JJ Engelbrecht (Western Province)
He was a force on attack against Griquas and he added his name to the scoreboard with a try.
Bubbling under: Courtnall Skosan (Golden Lions)
10 – Robert du Preez (Sharks)
He gave a good account of himself once again in difficult conditions. He controlled play nicely and his kicking game was good.
Bubbling under: Shaun Reynolds (Golden Lions)
9 – Louis Schreuder (Sharks)
He controlled things nicely from the breakdown and he was a constant threat with ball in hand.
Bubbling under: Stefan Ungerer (Pumas)
8 – Dan du Preez (Sharks)
He played out of his skin in the win against the Golden Lions. He was powerful with ball in hand and scored two tries as well.
Bubbling under: Daniel Maartens (Free State Cheetahs)
7 – Jannes Snyman (Free State Cheetahs)
He had a high work rate around the park in the loss to the Pumas.
Bubbling under: Kobus van Dyk (Western Province)
6 – Marnus Schoeman (Pumas)
He made his presence felt at the breakdowns once again. He put in an energetic performance around the park and scored a try as well.
Bubbling under: Luke Stringer (Sharks)
5 – Chris van Zyl (Western Province)
A mountain in the line-outs against Griquas and a monster on defence.
Bubbling under: Marvin Orie (Golden Lions)
4 – Salmaan Moerat (Western Province)
He had a fantastic first half against Griquas. He got his team over the gain line on numerous occasions with some big carries.
Bubbling under: Rhyno Herbst (Golden Lions)
3 – Thomas du Toit (Sharks)
Powerful in the scrums and he won several turnovers against the Lions. He was effective with ball in hand as well.
Bubbling under: Wilco Louw (Western Province)
2 – Bongi Mbonambi (Western Province)
He had a high work rate on attack and on defence in the win against Griquas.
Bubbling under: Khwezi Mkhafu (Griquas)
1 – Juan Schoeman (Sharks)
A strong showing in the scrums and on defence in the win against the Golden Lions.
Bubbling under: Morgan Naudé (Pumas)
Our individual selections:
Jan de Koning XV: 15 Devon Williams, 14 Sergeal Petersen, 13 Neil Maritz, 12 André Swarts, 11 Johannes Engelbrecht, 10 Robert du Preez, 9 Louis Schreuder, 8 Dan du Preez, 7 Jannes Snyman, 6 Marnus Schoeman, 5 Chris Van Zyl, 4 Salmaan Moerat, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Mbongeni Mbonambi, 1 Juan Schoeman.
Paul Dobson XV: 15 Curwin Bosch, 14 Sergeal Petersen, 13 Neil Maritz, 12 André Swarts, 11 JJ Engelbrecht, 10 Shaun Reynolds, 9 Louis Schreuder, 8 Dan du Preez, 7 Jannes Snyman, 6 Marnus Schoeman, 5 Marvin Orie, 4 Rhyno Herbst, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Juan Schoeman.
Previous selections:
Team of the Week – Round Five: 15 Dillyn Leyds (Western Province), 14 Sergeal Petersen (Western Province), 13 Lionel Mapoe (Golden Lions), 12 Dan Kriel (Western Province), 11 Ruwellyn Isbel (Pumas), 10 Joshua Stander (Western Province), 9 Jano Vermaak (Western Province), 8 Juarno Augustus (Western Province), 7 Sias Koen (Griquas), 6 Kobus van Dyk (Western Province), 5 John Schickerling (Western Province), 4 Rhyno Herbst (Golden Lions), 3 Dayan van der Westhuizen (Blue Bulls), 2 Siyabonga Ntubeni (Western Province), 1 Sithembiso Sithole (Golden Lions).
Team of the Week – Round Four: 15 Sylvian Mahuza (Golden Lions), 14 Jade Stighling (Blue Bulls), 13 Lionel Mapoe (Golden Lions), 12 Andre Swarts (Griquas), 11 Duncan Matthews (Blue Bulls), 10 Shaun Reynolds (Golden Lions), 9 Christiaan Meyer (Griquas), 8 Hacjivah Dayimani (Golden Lions), 7 Jano Venter (Blue Bulls), 6 James Venter (Golden Lions), 5 Marvin Orie (Golden Lions), 4 Rhyno Herbst (Golden Lions), 3 Jacobie Adriaanse (Golden Lions), 2 Reinach Venter (Free State Cheetahs), 1 Juan Schoeman (Sharks).
Team of the Week – Round Three: 15 Andries Coetzee (Golden Lions), 14 Sergeal Petersen (Western Province), 13 Ruhan Nel (Western Province), 12 Damian de Allende (Western Province), 11 Courtnall Skosan (Golden Lions), 10 Louis Fouché (Free State Cheetahs), 9 Dillon Smit (Golden Lions), 8 Hacjivah Dayimani (Golden Lions), 7 Kobus van Dyk (Western Province), 6 James Venter (Golden Lions), 5 John Schickerling (Western Province), 4 Rhyno Herbst (Golden Lions), 3 Wilco Louw (Western Province), 2 Corné Fourie (Golden Lions), 1 Juan Schoeman (Sharks).
Team of the Week – Round Two: 15 Curwin Bosch (Sharks), 14 Kobus van Wyk (Sharks), 13 Kyle Steyn (Griquas), 12 Johnny Kotze (Blue Bulls), 11 Courtnall Skosan (Golden Lions), 10 Joshua Stander (Western Province), 9 Ross Cronje (Golden Lions), 8 Juarno Augustus (Western Province), 7 Len Massyn (Golden Lions), 6 Sikhumbuzo Notshe (Western Province), 5 John Schickerling (Western Province), 4 Ernst van Rhyn (Western Province), 3 Michael Kumbirai (Western Province), 2 Siyabonga Ntubeni (Western Province), 1 Retshegofaditswe Nche (Free State Cheetahs).
Team of the Week – Round One: 15 Gerrit Smith (Pumas), 14 Jade Stighling (Blue Bulls), 13 Johnny Kotze (Blue Bulls), 12 Nico Lee (Free State Cheetahs), 11 Neil Maritz (Pumas), 10 Manie Libbok (Blue Bulls), 9 Stefan Ungerer (Pumas), 8 Willie Engelbrecht (Pumas), 7 Thembelani Bholi (Blue Bulls), 6 Marnus Schoeman (Pumas), 5 Ruan Nortje (Blue Bulls), 4 Ruben van Heerden (Blue Bulls), 3 Marne Coetzee (Pumas), 2 Joseph Dweba (Free State Cheetahs), 1 Retshegofaditswe Nche (Free State Cheetahs).
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