Five South African players have been named in the Super Rugby Team of the Week for Round 4. The guys guys over at Planet Rugby compile their best team every week and this time they reckoned Bulls pair Jurgen Visser and Victor Matfield, Sharks duo Lwazi Mvovo and Frans Steyn and Stormers flanker Schalk Burger were the best players in their respective positions. Here’s what they have to say: 15 Jurgens Visser (Bulls) - Is growing in stature as the Bulls new number 15 and did well in their win over the Blues at Loftus Versfeld. Visser was brave under the high ball and was dangerous with ball in hand, winning 100 metres in the process. Comes in ahead of Jesse Mogg and Jayden Hayward who did well for the Brumbies and Western Force respectively. 11 Lwazi Mvovo (Sharks) - The Springbok flyer didnt get his name on the scoresheet but was always busy on attack with 73 metres gained and four defenders beaten. Also set up a try for Paul Jordaan and beats out the Western Forces Nic Cummins. 10 Frans Steyn (Sharks) - Was a late replacement for Patrick Lambie but the men from Durban hardly missed there regular number 10 as Steyn delivered a commanding all-round display. Steyn was superb and delivered a perfect goal-kicking performance, scoring 17 points in the process. Mentions for the Bulls Jacques-Louis Potgieter and Quade Cooper of the Reds, who were influential for their sides. 6 Schalk Burger (Stormers) - Proved his detractors wrong with a dominant display in his sides narrow loss to the Crusaders in Christchurch. Burger turned back the clock with an energetic attacking display and led the Cape Town-based franchises defensive effort with 16 tackles. 5 Victor Matfield (Bulls) - It was only a matter of time before Matfield made our team and he deserves his inclusion after a sterling effort - his best since his return to the game - against the Blues. Was dominant in the line-outs, with seven takes, but the 36-year-old also did well on defence with seven hits. His leadership is an added bonus for the three-times champions.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 04:51:08 +0000
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