The Crusaders have been knocked off their throne by the plucky Highlanders. They also don't dominate the Team of the Round like they usually. In fact, there are plenty of new names in the Team of Round 10.
Super Rugby Round 10 saw the "fall of the Crusaders" as they not only lost to the Highlanders, but they only had one player, Israel Dagg in the Team of the Round. They do have plenty of injuries to and also rotated key players like Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, Kieran Read, Brad Thorn, Sam Whitelock, Sean Maitland and Sonny Bill Williams against their southern neighbours.
There are also other unheralded players in the Team of the Round including bargain priced players like Chilliboy Ralepelle, Hugh Pyle, Craig Clarke, Gareth Delve, Scott Waldrom and Jared Payne all for under $1 million in www.testrugby.com.
The forwards who made the Team of Round 10 include 2 Rebels, 2 Chiefs, 1 Shark and 1 Bulls player. If you had picked any of these guys, then full credit to you!
The backs have a more familiar look to them with regular point scorers like Quade Cooper, Will Genia, James O'Connor, Israel Dagg and Digby Ioane doing the business.
Super Rugby Team of Round 10
1 John Smit FR SHK 1 420 420 $1,007,500
2 Chilliboy Ralepelle FR BUL 1 370 370 $867,500
1 Hugh Pyle LK REB 1 320 320 $670,000
2 Craig Clarke LK CHF 1 275 275 $860,000
1 Gareth Delve LF REB 1 470 470 $967,500
2 Scott Waldrom LF CHF 1 450 450 $962,500
1 Quade Cooper HV RED 1 580 580 $1,382,500
2 Will Genia HV RED 1 400 400 $1,150,000
1 James O'Connor CT FOR 1 510 510 $1,362,500
2 Digby Ioane CT RED 1 400 400 $1,140,000
1 Israel Dagg OB CRU 1 490 490 $1,180,000
2 Jared Payne OB BLU 1 450 450 $940,000
By team
Reds 3
Rebels 2
Chiefs 2
Force 1
Crusaders 1
Blues 1
Sharks 1
Bulls 1
By country
Australia 6
New Zealand 4
South Africa 2
What do you think of the Team of the Round? Who was unlucky to miss selection?
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