Super Rugby AU Top Stats Performers - Round 9

August 30, 2020
2005
Ultimate Rugby

Round 9 concluded with victories for the Brumbies and Waratahs over the Force and Rebels respectively.

The Brumbies, with their win, retain top spot on the overall standings and have thus booked a home final in Canberra.

Their opponents in said final remain to be seen, as the Reds and either the Rebels or Waratahs will battle it out in a semi-final first.

We take a look at the top performers in the stats from the round.

Tackles

Irae Simone & Murray Douglas – 15
Henry Taefu (Western Force) – 14
Isi Naisarani (Rebels), Will Miller (Brumbies), Jordan Uelese (Rebels), Fergus Lee-Warner (Western Force), Brad Wilkin (Rebels) – 12

Simone and Douglas were instrumental in the Brumbies’ victory on the weekend with tireless and committed defence which was a significant factor in the Force’s inability to build enough successful attacks.

Carries

Jack Dempsey (Waratahs) – 17
Isi Naisarani (Rebels) – 15
Tom Banks & Tom Wright (Brumbies) – 14

Jack Dempsey has established himself as one of the most attacking number 8s in Super Rugby. With his size, strength and speed, he keeps the ‘Tahs moving forward.

Metres gained

Tom Banks (Brumbies) – 128
Tom Wright (Brumbies) – 101
Reece Hodge (Rebels) – 88

Banks is the complete package at fullback with great anticipation, flair and pace to burn. He once again proved a handful for the Rebels defence, bagging a try in the process.

Defenders beaten

Tom Banks (Brumbies) & Tepai Moeroa (Waratahs) – 6
Matt Toomua (Rebels), Tom Wright (Brumbies) & Bayley Kuenzle(Brumbies) – 4
Solomone Kata (Brumbies), Henry Stowers (Force), Marika Koroibete (Rebels), Jono Lance (Force) – 3

Banks’ name emerges once again, this time alongside the talented and physical Tepai Moeroa. The two players put their skills to good use on the weekend, each getting past six defenders.