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The Rugby Championship 2013 Round 1 Players To Buy 7 views
15 August 2013 by The Swede Eaters
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The Rugby Championship is here. Which players are you picking for your team?
The Rugby Championship starts this weekend and for all those people playing www.testrugby.com there are limited options, simply because there are so many great players on display, it is difficult to fit them under the salary cap.
For updated The Rugby Championship Round 1 team lists starting line ups go to
http://www.superrugbytips.com/p/rugby-championship-2013-squads.html
It is difficult to know which positions to skimp and save on. Lock, centres and front row are options.
One option is carrying a starting prop with likely Wallabies starter Scott Sio and Argentina's young Matias Diaz very cheap. The front row dilemma is that all starting hookers are quite expensive and they are usually your most reliable point scoring options.
The main dilemma is who to go for in your midfield. With goal kickers the most reliable point scorers you have to go with Christian Leallifano. The other options include goal kicking Pumas captain Felipe Contepomi, All Blacks Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith, or if you want a bargain, Springbok JJ Engelbrecht.
It is important to remember that you don't necessarily have to pick players from winning teams to score lots of points. While try scorers do get extra points, there are players in other positions in the forwards and midfield especially where tackling provides plenty of points.
The Wallabies are yet to be named, so be careful!
The Rugby Championship Round 1 - Players to Watch
1) Christian Lealiifano (Australia) - Although the Wallabies haven't been named yet Lealiifano will start with the goal kicking duties. He is a midfield back too which frees up some spots for having up to all four starting goal kickers in your team.
2) JJ Engelbrecht (South Africa) - The Bulls player could potentially carve up against the Pumas and costs only $700,000 making him a great value option.
3) Willie Le Roux (South Africa) - Willie Le Roux starts at fullback for the Springboks and is a cheap option in the outside backs. The question remains, if the Springboks will use their outside backs?
4) Felipe Contepomi (Argentina) - Contepomi will captain the Pumas and probably kick goals. He should last the full 80 minutes and will be good value.
5) Aaron Cruden (New Zealand) - Cruds will be under scrutiny when he starts against the Wallabies. He has bad memories of his last Bledisloe Cup game, but he has matured plenty since then. His running game is spot on and if his kicking game is on song then the All Blacks should win.
6) Pablo Matera (Argentina) - If you want a cheap loose forward then this guy is your man. Is he cheap and nasty?
7) Francois Louw (South Africa) - Louw is the openside player for the Springboks and has been noted by the Pumas as a threat. He is the cheapest loose forward in the Springboks starting pack.
8) Sam Whitelock (New Zealand) - Whitelock is New Zealand's premier lock and has been the most impressive All Blacks forward during Super Rugby.
9) Leonardo Senatore (Argentina) - Senatore is a Number Eight who is great value for money. He will have his work cut out on Saturday.
10) Julian Savea vs Israel Folau - These two guys have similar physiques and are both devastating ball runners. If you have spare money then you could do worse than selecting them.
Which players are you picking to dominate the Rugby Championship 2013 Round 1 www.testrugby.com ?
http://www.superrugbytips.com/2013/08/the-rugby-championship-round-1-players.html
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