Tuesday 24 May 2011

SupeRugby Round 14 Recap:

It has been a while since I have posted due to some technical difficulties, I am however back and looking forward to the next few weeks of SupeRugby.
After this weekends results, the Sharks find themselves out of play-off contention and the Stormers came back with a bang. The Highlanders are in the Top 6 and this week we see the Reds take on the Crusaders.
Lets jump into the recap.
  • The Blues must have thought they were golden sitting in the changing rooms at half time. What they weren't banking on was that the Stormers were going to mount the comeback of the year to win it. Unbelievable second half performance by the Stormers, not only from the usual suspects but especially from stand in fly-half Dewaldt Duvenhage. Stormers win 28-26
  • The first half was pretty boring to be honest with both the teams going back at half time with the scores tied at 6 all. The second half provided a bit more action with a try from both teams. The poor discipline from the Chiefs and the deadly boot of Dan Carter proved to be the difference. Crusaders winning 25-19
  • The Waratahs were very weary of a Lions team looking to take down yet another Australian team whilst on their travels. Five first half tries put the Waratahs in a great position to take the win. The Lions did however have a small moral victory by not allowing the home side any points in the second half. Waratahs winning 29-12.
  • The Brumbies were looking to overtake the Force on the log with a win but only managed a draw and a low scoring game. It was 10 points a piece after 40 minutes of play and the next 40 got worse with only a penalty each added. The game finished a 13 all draw.
  • The Cheetahs were looking to make franchise history with the most wins on the trot. They did this in style by running in 5 tries to the three of the Rebels. Sias Ebersohn is looking every bit the complete player the more I watch him and his accuracy off the tee is deadly. Cheetahs winning 41-21.
  • The Sharks were made to pay by a solid looking Bulls team in Durban. The home team were trailing 23-6 at half time and didn't look like a comeback was on the cards. It wasn't. Bulls winning 32-23 and are putting serious pressure on the Sharks for a play-off spot.
Player of the Week: Dewaldt Duvenhage
Team of the Week: The Stormers
WTF of the Week: Rayno Benjamin's Red card for head butting

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