So here are the weekly update on this log after round 13…
| Position | Team (History) |
Ranking Points | Last RPE Movement |
This is pick & go’s new Super Rugby ranking table which shows the ranking point positions of each team since the first Super12 match in 1996.Each team started on 80 points and they move up and down relative to each other using the same points exchange system that the IRB use for ranking Test matches.Exchange points are doubled for semis & finals. |
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| 1 | Bulls | SAF | 86.7924 | +0.2105 | |||
| 2 | Stormers | SAF | 83.2362 | -1.0170 | |||
| 3 | Hurricanes | NZL | 82.7217 | +0.9534 | |||
| 4 | Brumbies | AUS | 82.5133 | +0.0446 | |||
| 5 | Waratahs | AUS | 82.4004 | +1.5641 | |||
| 6 | Sharks | SAF | 82.1001 | +1.0170 | |||
| 7 | Crusaders | NZL | 81.4764 | -0.2105 | |||
| 8 | Reds | AUS | 80.1709 | -0.9534 | |||
| 9 | Blues | NZL | 79.5866 | +0.8174 | |||
| 10 | Force | AUS | 78.6448 | -1.0137 | |||
| 11 | Cheetahs | SAF | 77.5349 | +1.0137 | |||
| 12 | Chiefs | NZL | 76.6994 | -1.5641 | |||
| 13 | Highlanders | NZL | 75.7216 | -0.0446 | |||
| 14 | Lions | SAF | 70.4012 | -0.8174 |
And Bulls are still where they belong…NUMERO UNO !!!
The Vodacom Bulls captain, Victor Matfield, was again given the sought after Bumble Bee team management award, following his side’s 40-35 win over the Crusaders.
The award, given by team management to the player who contributed in a special way to the team’s performance, was given to Matfield for his exceptional leadership, ability to stay calm under pressure and the fact that he completed the match, despite suffering from severe stomach cramps.
The other awards are:
Bison (most cleans): Stephan Dippenaar (8 in 35min)
Sniper (most tackles): Deon Stegmann (12 in 65)
Hitman (biggest hit): Fourie du Preez
Ant (best back): Francois Hougaard
Workhorse (best forward): Gary Botha/Deon Stegmann
Bumble Bee (exceptional effort): Victor Matfield
Review:
“It was like a test match. The Crusaders played for survival and we played for a home semi-final.
“There was a massive battle at first phase and we are quite happy with the outcome. We had a 100% line-out and had the better of the scrums where we faced an All Black front row.
“Both teams tested the defences in a big way and we showed massive character to win the match in the last minute. The Crusaders only kicked 17 times (the Bulls 34) which is unusual for Super Rugby. We had to adapt to that as well.”
Johann van Graan (forwards coach).
Sien by Bulle blog:
5. Cape Town – Victor Matfield has confirmed on his social networking Twitter page that the Super 14 table-topping Bulls have decided to rest some players for their clash against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.
Kick-off is at 17:05 SA time.
Matfield wrote: Ons het besluit om paar ouens te rus maar nog steeds n goeie span. (We have decided to rest a few players but still a good side)
Sharks make 5 players of team of the week of S14 on rugby365
LAMBIE…YES once again is best FB. He has been selected a good few times as best FB on rugby365. Going to be a future Bok for sure.
Rory best scrummie. Was outstanding on Saturday.
Stefan. Best outside centre.
John. Best Hooker.
Beast. Best LH.
4 – Forgot. Deysel at 6.
4 – So Sharks had 6 players nominated this week for best in their positions on rugby365
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