Top 5 Australian Performers Super Rugby Rd 12
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Jarrad Butler
The Brumbies flanker had a busy evening when the Brumbies faced the Lions in Canberra. Bulter was a consent threat at the breakdown and was rock solid on defence making 3 turnovers and 10 tackles - without missing a tackle.
Although he got penalised twice Butler slowed the Lions attack down, due to his efforts at the breakdown. Despite being ineffective in the metres he made Bulter carried the ball 7 times the 2 highest total by a Brumbies forward.
George Smith
The veteran flanker had another superb performance this weekend, as he showed no sign of ageing as he made 18 tackles and won 4 turnovers for his side.
He had an all-round performance as he carried the ball 12 times making 26 metres in the process and passed the ball 11 times - including 1 offload.
Richard Hardwick
Hardwick had a busy game against the Jaguares contributing heavily in his side's victory, as he carried the ball 74 metres - the 2nd highest total in the game ( Joaquin Tuculet 110metres).
The eighth man beat 5 defenders in the process and won 2 turnovers for his side.
Eto Nabuli
Nabuli along with Samu Kerevi terrorised the Rebels defence with both players racking up 100+ metres. Nabuli picked up a try and try assist in the game while beating 2 defenders and breaking the Rebels defence line three times.
The winger was not as busy on defence making 4 tackles but failed to miss a tackle throughout the game.
Samu Kerevi
Kerevi had another fantastic performance against the Rebels this weekend and further staked his claim for the Wallaby no.13 jersey. He totalled 150 running metres from his 10 carries scoring 2 tries.
He also beat 9 defenders, making 4 clean breaks and performed 4 offloads. The Reds' centre capped off his performance with 10 tackles and 2 turnovers and scored the winning try as the Reds sealed the victory late on.