Pro 14 Play Off's - The Stat Winners

Munster and Ulster both got through their Pro 14 Play Off games against Benetton Rugby and Connacht. We take a look at the top performers according to the stats.

Meters Gained:

Mike Haley impressed in Munster's win over Benetton and made 89m with ball in hand and was a constant threat from the back. His performance earned him a spot in the Pro 14 Quarter Final Team of the Week

80m Michael Lowry - Ulster

77m Tiernan O'Halloran - Connacht

Defenders Beaten:

Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara bagged the Man of the Match Award in a losing effort as the impressive Benetton Rugby pushed Munster at home the entire way. He beat 6 players in the game, made 3 clean breaks and scored a try. 

5 - Monty Ioane Benetton Rugby

5 - Bundee Aki Connacht

Carries:

Marcell Coetzee was huge for Ulster with his 24 carries in a MOTM performance. He added to that by making 13 tackles and scoring the match winning try in the 77th minute when Connacht were just a point behind

15 Chris Farrell - Munster

14 Iain Henderson - Ulster, Monty Ioane - Benetton, CJ Stander - Munster, Braam Steyn - Benetton

Tackles:

Jarrad Butler made 26 of his 28 tackles for Connacht as they pushed Ulster right to the end in their Play Off game. Butler, at 8, was up against the big ball carrying Springbok in Marcell Coetzee and Ireland and B&I Lion Iain Henderson who carried hard

25 Eoin Mckeon - Connacht

21 Jean Kleyn - Munster