Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week - Rd 11
The best Draft Rugby Fantasy Scorers for round 11 of Super Rugby
Intro
Super Round in Christchurch lived up to the hype, delivering a high-octane weekend where the leaderboard narrowed and roster management became an extreme sport. While the Crusaders and Waratahs engaged in a heavyweight struggle for the stadium opening, savvy managers were scouring the Trade Window for the high-volume anchors holding their weekly matchups together. With the Casualty Ward now housing Crusaders try scoring machine Sevu Reece and Moana mastermind Patrick Pellegrini, identifying depth beneficiaries is the only way to find that 1% edge over your mates. This week we saw a masterclass in front-row involvement and midfield work-rate that separated the title contenders from the autodrafters.
Team of the Week
1: Chris Apoua – Prop, Moana Pasifika (62 pts)
Apoua provided the absolute blueprint for front-row volume. In 66 minutes, he recorded 8 dominant carries, a metric that is pure fantasy gold for props in our scoring engine. Pair that with 11 total carries and 15 ruck arrivals, and you have a workhorse outscoring most fly-halves.
2: Bradley Slater – Hooker, Blues (72 pts)
Slater continues to prove he is a premier elite-tier asset. A massive 17-tackle shift and 29 ruck arrivals provided a crushing floor for his owners, while his try ensured a high ceiling in the Blues’ physical encounter. He remains a “set and forget” anchor for any front row.
3: Fletcher Newell – Prop, Crusaders (60 pts)
Reliability personified. Newell hit 21 rucks and recorded 11 tackles to anchor the Crusaders’ pack. Under our position-specific scoring, his 10 carries generated a massive points base before his scrum dominance even came into play.
4: Warner Dearns – Lock, Hurricanes (77 pts)
The “engine” of the Hurricanes’ pack was at it again. Dearns secured 15 tackles and two turnovers won, but it was his 18 ruck arrivals and 2 lineout steals that provided the “grit” required to dominate the set-piece. He is a high-volume statistical unicorn in the second row.
5: Sam Darry – Lock, Blues (71 pts)
Darry was immense, stuffing the stat sheet with 12 carries and 14 tackles. His 5 lineout takes and 28 ruck arrivals show he is the true engine of the Blues’ second row, providing a safe scoring floor that anchors a winning head-to-head matchup.
6: Dalton Papali’i – Back Row, Blues (69 pts)
The Blues captain delivered a typical high-involvement shift. Making 19 tackles and hitting 24 rucks is a heroic effort, providing huge consistency for managers who drafted him early. His ability to consistently cross the paint adds that extra scoring edge.
7: Fraser McReight – Back Row, Reds (67 pts)
McReight was a human wrecking ball in the trenches, hitting a round-high 42 rucks! Pair that with 21 tackles and a well-earned try, and you have a relentless backrower who rewards managers through pure physical involvement regardless of the final score.
8: Brayden Iose – Back Row, Hurricanes (61 pts)
Iose showcased his raw athleticism with 6 tackle busts and a clinical try assist. His 23 ruck arrivals and high carry dominance ensure he remains an in-demand backrow option whenever he starts for the season’s final sprint.
9: Noah Hotham – Scrumhalf, Crusaders (53 pts)
Volume is king for Hotham. He registered 63 passes and 10 tackles, facilitating the Crusaders’ attack in the Christchurch cold. His two turnovers won show he is a defensive nuisance who provides consistent secondary scoring streams even when he isn’t scoring tries.
10: Beauden Barrett – Flyhalf, Blues (53 pts)
The veteran used his elite distribution to steer the Blues, racking up 457 kick metres and 3 line-break assists. Fly-halves who command territory and facilitate 2 try assists like this are absolute gold in the Draft format.
11: Glen Vaihu – Outside Back, Moana Pasifika (92 pts)
Vaihu was electric, recording 6 tackle busts and 2 line breaks. His 76 carry metres and clinical try confirm he is a high-volume strike-runner who must be owned as Moana looks to finish their final season with a bang.
12: Dallas McLeod – Centre, Crusaders (82 pts)
McLeod was a nightmare for the defense, recording a staggering 11 tackle busts and 75 post-contact metres. With two tries to his name, he showed he scores even better out on the edge than when he is played in the midfield.
13: Leicester Fainga’anuku – Centre, Crusaders (73 pts)
Leicester showed he can score no matter the number on his back (No. 7 this week for those living under a rock). He delivered a one-man wrecking crew performance, recording 19 carries and 33 ruck arrivals, fitting the statistical mould of a blindside flanker perfectly. His ability to generate massive attacking volume from all over the field is a total game-changer.
14: Fehi Fineanganofo – Outside Back, Hurricanes (88 pts)
The “haul” king does it again. 4 tries and 6 tackle busts, Fehi is the primary strike-runner in a rampant Hurricanes side. If you don’t own this blue-chip prospect yet, you are likely playing for second place in your league.
15: Sid Harvey – Outside Back, Waratahs (88 pts)
Harvey remains a model of consistency, beating 7 defenders and recording 3 line breaks. His role as the Waratahs’ primary kicker adds a secondary scoring stream that makes him the ultimate utility “Draft Hack” for your back three.
Available in your league? (Hidden Gems)
Dallas McLeod (Crusaders - Centre): With Sevu Reece and Chay Fihaki managing illness and injuries respectively, McLeod has secured a mandatory starting role and is thriving. His 11 tackle busts and 75 post-contact metres this week prove he is a high-volume anchor. Secure him before your rivals realize he is a locked-in starter.
Sid Harvey (Waratahs - Outside Back): The rookie fullback is justifying the hype with consistent try-scoring and goal-kicking duties. His 88-point shift in Round 11 suggests he is a mandatory waiver add for managers needing a high-ceiling outside back who also provides a reliable floor from the tee.
Chris Apoua (Moana Pasifika - Prop): In a Super Round where forward grit was essential, Apoua delivered 8 dominant carries and 15 ruck arrivals. Standing out for his relentless work rate, he provides the massive scoring floor that anchors a front-row rotation during the final playoff push. Grab him before he is claimed by your rivals.
Written by Harry Dale