Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week - Rd 13
The best Draft Rugby Fantasy Scorers for round 13 of Super Rugby
Intro
If the Race to the top Six was a marathon, Round 13 was the moment the pack split. While the flashy finishers claimed the headlines, the real difference in head-to-head matchups was found in much tighter. With the Casualty Ward still looming large and the Trade Window snapping up more big-name targets every week, identifying the high-volume anchors is the only way to find that 1% edge over your mates. This week, we saw a masterclass in the donkey work from the Crusaders' engine room and a breakout for the ages in the Chiefs' back row that has managers scrambling to see who is still a Free Agent.
Team of the Week
1: George Bower – Prop, Crusaders (61 pts)
Bower provided a masterclass in front-row involvement. Pairing a clinical try with 12 tackles and 17 ruck arrivals, he generated a massive scoring floor. In our scoring engine, a prop making 12 tackles is pure fantasy gold before they even hit a scrum.
2: George Bell – Hooker, Crusaders (64 pts)
Bell is the ultimate point-per-minute (PPM) weapon. Scoring 64 points in just 30 minutes of action is a statistical outlier that cannot be ignored. With 7 gain-line crosses and a try, he remains a golden asset whether he is starting or on the bench.
3: Ollie Norris – Prop, Chiefs (60 pts)
Norris continues to justify his high draft capital with a relentless 59-minute shift. 12 tackles and 20 ruck arrivals provided the volume, but his 2 turnovers won showed a breakdown nuisance level rarely seen from a loosehead prop.
4: Jamie Hannah – Lock, Crusaders (91 pts)
Hannah delivered an all-time engine-room shift. 31 ruck arrivals and 10 lineout takes is a level of relentless involvement usually reserved for entire locking pairs. Add in a try and 15 tackles, and you have the perfect high-floor anchor for your pack.
5: Tupou Vaa’i – Lock, Chiefs (64 pts)
Vaa’i remains a model of consistency in the second row. 30 ruck arrivals and 5 lineout takes ensure that even in a physical arm-wrestle, his floor remains safe for your weekly matchup. He is the definition of a blue-chip locking asset.
6: Wallace Sititi – Back Row, Chiefs (91 pts)
Sititi celebrated his return to full fitness with a monstrous “double-double” performance. 21 tackles and 14 carries, capped off by a brace of tries; this is back-row dominance personified. If you held him through his stint in the Casualty Ward, you’re laughing all the way to the playoffs.
7: Christian Lio-Willie – Back Row, Crusaders (69 pts)
Lio-Willie showcased his raw athleticism with 6 dominant carries and 6 lineout takes. His 20 ruck arrivals and 13 tackles provide the consistent involvement Draft managers crave, this is the performance so many managers have been waiting for from the proven top-tier back-rower before the season’s final sprint.
8: Carlo Tizzano – Back Row, Western Force (59 pts)
The quintessential “Tackle Machine” was at it again. Tizzano’s value comes from pure relentless grit: 35 ruck arrivals and 15 tackles. He remains the ultimate head-to-head weapon who rewards managers through pure nuisance value and high-volume work rate.
9: Ryan Lonergan – Scrumhalf, Brumbies (60 pts)
Volume is king for Lonergan. He registered 70 passes and 17 individual points, facilitating the Brumbies’ attack with clinical precision. His 12 kicks from hand show he is taking full tactical control as the Brumbies hunt for a home semi-final.
10: Rivez Reihana – Flyhalf, Crusaders (57 pts)
Reihana stepped into the playmaking hub and delivered with 5 tackle busts and 49 post-contact metres. Fly-halves who challenge the line and facilitate 9 gain-line crosses provide a massive ceiling that breaks matchups wide open.
11: Caleb Tangitau – Outside Back, Highlanders (104 pts)
Tangitau was electric out wide, recording a staggering 12 tackle busts and 64 post-contact metres. His ability to beat defenders in space confirms his status as an All Black prospect who must be owned as the Highlanders fight for their playoff lives.
12: Leicester Fainga’anuku – Centre, Crusaders (88 pts)
Leicester was a nightmare for the defense, recording 15 tackles and 33 ruck arrivals; stats usually reserved for a blindside flanker. Pairing that volume with 2 try assists from short kicks, he remains the ultimate multi-category weapon for a title run.
13: Billy Proctor – Centre, Hurricanes (58 pts)
Proctor provided the creative spark the Canes needed with 3 try assists and 4 offloads. Midfielders who can rack up distribution stats alongside a high-volume tackle floor are fantasy gold in the final weeks of the season.
14: Josh Moorby – Outside Back, Hurricanes (91 pts)
The “haul” king delivered a clinical finishing masterclass with 4 tries and 5 line breaks. 89 carry metres and 61 post-contact metres prove he is the primary strike runner in a rampant Hurricanes side.
15: Jonah Lowe – Outside Back, Highlanders (59 pts)
Lowe continues to shine in the Highlanders’ back three. 2 line breaks and a brace of tries provided a safe floor, while his high involvement rate ensures he isn’t just a “try or bust” winger.
Available in your league? (Hidden Gems)
Jamie Hannah (Crusaders - Lock): With Scott Barrett observing his sabbatical, Hannah has transformed from a depth option into a frontline workhorse. His Round 13 performance was a masterclass in lock volume: 10 lineout takes and 31 ruck arrivals. Under our position-specific scoring, Hannah’s ability to dominate the set-piece and hit huge tackle numbers (15) creates a massive scoring floor. Secure him before your rivals realize he’s a locked-in starter.
Wallace Sititi (Chiefs - Back Row): Having recently returned from a hamstring injury that kept him out of the mid-season rounds, Sititi is a primary target for the Trade Window. His 91-point explosion in Round 13, featuring 21 tackles and 2 tries, proves he is a high-volume, relentless anchor who can anchor your back row during the Chiefs’ title charge. Claim him now while other managers are still evaluating his durability.
Tuna Tuitama (Moana Pasifika - Outside Back): This "pocket rocket" has seized his opportunity following significant backline injuries to veteran stars like Julian Savea and Neria Fomai. Tuitama’s statistical profile is that of an elite attacking hub: he has racked up 8 line breaks and 19 tackle busts, while his 114 post-contact metres showcase a physical directness that Draft managers love. Pair that with a reliable scoring floor from 45 ruck arrivals, and you have a mandatory waiver add to secure in the Trade Window before his ownership sky-rockets.
Written by Harry Dale