Week 15 SA URC Squad Selection: Top Performers Recognized
MVP Performances Light Up URC Games 🏉
Quintin van Jaarsveld pens an exhilarating piece as the Sharks and Stormers clinch victories in the URC, leaving a lasting impression! 🌟
Edinburgh fell to the dynamic Sharks, powered by Makazole Mapimpi's match-winning last-gasp try and an outstanding performance by Springbok star Andre Esterhuizen. 🔝
Meanwhile, the Stormers emerged victorious over Connacht, with Suleiman Hartzenberg and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu shining brightest. 🌟 Feinberg-Mngomezulu's Man of the Match performance culminated in a fabulous hat-trick and an impressive 24-point haul. 📈
The Bulls triumphed in a tense encounter against Munster, while the Lions came up short against Benetton in an error-filled display. 📉
Compiling our Team of the Week, six Stormers, five Sharks, and two players from both the Bulls and Lions made the cut. 🏆
🥇 15: Quan Horn (Lions) – Committed to getting the Lions moving, even beating several defenders and contributing with a big left boot. 👟
🥈 14: Suleiman Hartzenberg (Stormers) – Demonstrated why he's a highly-touted prospect, boasting a brilliant offload, an excellent leap, and a scorching try. 🏃♂️
🥉 13: Lukhanyo Am (Sharks) – Provided the Sharks with a much-needed spark, assisting a break and try for Aphelele Fassi, making crucial tackles, and saving a try with a brilliant tap tackle. 🏃♂️
🥇 12: Andre Esterhuizen (Sharks) – Powered through a marvellous Man of the Match display, jackaling twice, providing excellent forward momentum, flattening opponents, and saving a try with an incredible tackle on Dave Cherry. 🦍
🥈 11: Makazole Mapimpi (Sharks) – Showcased his combative spirit throughout the game, completing the hard yards before seizing the moment to score the match-winning try in the final play. 🏃♂️
🥈 10: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (Stormers - Player of the Week) – Astonished with his attacking brilliance, scoring an electrifying hat-trick, setting up Hartzenberg with an audacious offload, and causing Connacht problems with artful chips. 🎯
🥇 9: Stefan Ungerer (Stormers) – Backed by Butch James's praise, Ungerer shone with a clinical performance, making smart decisions and executing well under pressure. 🤝
🥇 8: Evan Roos (Stormers) – A powerful force off the back of the scrum, Roos stamped his authority, powering over for a try and contributing a crucial cleanout. 💪
🥇 7: Ruan Venter (Lions) – Served as a catalyst for the Lions, scoring the opening try, making a clean break, and leading the team with a powerful 76-meter run. 🏃♂️
🥈 6: Marcell Coetzee (Bulls) – Turned in a dogged and dynamic Man of the Match performance, demonstrating Irish trench warfare experience and leading the Bulls with a fearsome work rate and physicality, culminating in a try and a whopping 25 tackles. 💪
🥈 5: Ruan Nortje (Bulls) – Leading the Bulls by example, Nortje delivered an industrious display, contributing positive moves on offense, tirelessly working on defense, and providing excellent lineout support. 🏋️♂️
🥉 4: Salmaan Moerat (Stormers) – The Stormers captain produced a sterling showing, driving forward for his team's first try, displaying strong line speed, and employing devastating punch tackles. 🏃♂️
🥉 3: Sazi Sandi (Stormers) – Filled the massive shoes left by the injured Frans Malherbe, delivering one of his finest performances, winning scrum penalties, and displaying good mobility. 🏋️♂️
🥇 2: Bongi Mbonambi (Sharks) – Proved to be ultra-dominant, providing excellent guidance to the Sharks, getting stuck in the trenches, and demonstrating clinical efficiency. 💪
🥇 1: Ox Nche (Sharks) – Showcased his versatility when he seized a crucial turnover and hoofed the ball downfield with his left boot. 🏃♂️ #BetNowRugby
Rugby dominated the URC games this week, with the Stormers and Sharks showcasing impressive performances for their victories. Suleiman Hartzenberg and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu from the Stormers, as well as Andre Esterhuizen and Makazole Mapimpi from the Sharks, stood out, receiving Man of the Match and Player of the Week accolades. As a result of their stellar performances, these players earned spots in our Team of the Week. Furthermore, Evan Roos and Salmaan Moerat, both from the Stormers, and Ruan Venter from the Lions also made the cut for their standout contributions.
