Following the completion of the fourth round of the Super Rugby Pacific competition, Planet Rugby presents a breakdown of the standout performers from an exhilarating weekend of rugby action. The Reds and Chiefs secured impressive victories against the Melbourne Rebels and Fijian Drua, respectively, with each team contributing four players to our Team of the Week. The Brumbies, Blues, and Hurricanes also had strong showings, with two representatives each. Let's take a closer look at the top performers from Round Four.
In the full-back position, Shaun Stevenson of the Chiefs showcased his pace and skill, gaining 80 meters from 12 runs and scoring a fantastic try. Corey Toole from the Brumbies stood out on the left wing, excelling in both attack and defense. For the center pairing, Josh Flook of the Reds and Rameka Poihipi of the Chiefs were instrumental in their teams' victories.
On the wings, Kyren Taumoefolau of Moana Pasifika impressed with his attacking prowess, while Damian McKenzie orchestrated play excellently at fly-half for the Chiefs.
Cam Roigard of the Hurricanes and Hoskins Sotutu of the Blues had standout performances in the scrum-half and number eight positions, respectively.
In the forwards, Kaylum Boshier of the Chiefs and Liam Wright of the Reds put in solid shifts, while Cadeyrn Neville of the Brumbies and Seru Uru of the Reds were outstanding in the second row. Tyrel Lomax of the Hurricanes, Matt Faessler of the Reds, and Ofa Tu’ungafasi of the Blues made crucial contributions in the front row.
Overall, this week's Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week is packed with talent and highlights the exceptional performances seen on the field during Round Four. Stay tuned for more thrilling rugby action as the competition continues to unfold.