Week 17 SA URC Squad of the Week Announcement
Rewritten Article:
🏉 The Southern Storm: URC Roundup
The sharks dived into the second last leg of URC action, claiming a commanding 29-10 victory over the Ospreys at Kings Park on Friday. The Bulls and Stormers followed suit on the weekend, with the Bulls storming past Cardiff 45-21 and the Stormers smashing the Dragons 48-12. The Lions couldn't deliver a South African sweep, losing 32-19 to the Scarlets at Ellis Park.
🏅 Team of the Week:
Our Team of the Week reveals an impressive lineup, with eight Bulls representatives, four Stormers, and three Sharks.
👤 1. Willie Le Roux (Bulls) 🌟
Dubbed "The Assist King," Le Roux displayed his bag of tricks at Loftus, creating three scores, two for Sebastian de Klerk and one for Canan Moodie. Both his hands and boot proved troublesome for Cardiff. 🎯
👤 14. Ethan Hooker (Sharks) 🏆
Hooker's standout Man of the Match performance was a clear highlight. The promising Springbok showed impressive chase, secured aerial contests, repelled two box kicks, crossed the try line, and made a stellar tackle on Dewi Lake. 🏃♂️🏃♀️
👤 13. Wandisile Simelane (Stormers)
Simelane marked the Stormers' opening minutes with a stunning try and scored his second in the final play. 💫💫
👤 12. Damian Willemse (Stormers) ⚫️
Willemse excelled in his 100th appearance for the Stormers, dazzling viewers with elusive footwork, beating ten defenders, scoring a second-half try, and shifting seamlessly to No. 10, where he kicked two conversions and pulled off a crucial tackle on Ashton Hewitt. 👟
👤 11. Sebastian de Klerk (Bulls)
De Klerk put in a stellar performance, earning fan votes for Man of the Match and bagging a brace. He mastered the scrum, made a try-saving tackle, and was precise in his aerial game. 💪💪
👤 10. Keagan Johannes (Bulls)
Substituted for the injured Johan Goosen after 12 minutes and proved worthy, steering the ship with precision. His up-and-under pass resulted in a Moodie try, and he kicked points with accuracy. 🎯🎯
👤 9. Jaden Hendrikse (Sharks) 💫
Hendrikse delivered a stellar performance, reasserting his skills after a form slump. His box kicks caused problems for the Ospreys all evening, and he created tries for Hooker and others. 🔮🔮
👦 8. Cameron Hanekom (Bulls) 🛰️
Hanekom's multifaceted display showcased his next-generation skills, making the Bulls' scrum look effortless and powering over for a try. He was instrumental in their continuity, racking up five offloads. 🏉🏉
👦 7. Marcel Theunissen (Stormers) 🌟
Theunsissen was unobtrusive but impactful, producing results on both sides of the ball. He nearly scored a try and set one up with a remarkable break, earning Man of the Match accolades. 🏃♂️🏃♀️
👦 6. Marcell Coetzee (Bulls) 💪
Coetzee continued his dominating performances with powerful carries and strong defense, leading the Bulls with a match-high 15 tackles. 🏴☠️🏴☠️
👦 5. Jason Jenkins (Sharks) ⚫️
Jenkins put in a solid shift in his 50th URC game, scoring the opening try and making a remarkable break. 🏃♂️🏃♂️
👦 4. Salmaan Moerat (Stormers) 💫
Moerat's rich vein of form continued. He was heavily involved from the beginning, making a match-high 12 tackles and getting unlucky with a bizarre yellow card for a clean tackle. 👎
👦 3. Wilco Louw (Bulls) 💪
Louw was dominant from the outset, showcasing his scrummaging prowess and earning three points for the Bulls through scrum penalties. 💪💪
👨🦳 2. Johan Grobbelaar (Bulls) 🏆
Grobbelaar shone in multiple aspects, excelling in set pieces, sparking a try with a clever offload, and forcing a penalty at the breakdown. ⚽️⚽️
🧤 1. Jan-Hendrik Wessels (Bulls) 🏆
Wessels was a gifted athlete who demonstrated strength in the scrum and versatility across the park, acting as an unofficial fourth loose forward with his work rate and jackalling skills. 🏋️♂️💪
- The impressive performance of the Bulls' scrum in the URC action, led by prop Wilco Louw and hooker Johan Grobbelaar, highlights the team's dominance in rugby sports.
- The versatile play of the Sharks' Ethan Hooker, who excelled in both the forwards and backs, impressive aerial contests, and a try-scoring effort, solidifies his reputation as a promising Springbok in sports.
