Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week - Grand Final
The best Draft Rugby Fantasy Scorers for the Grand Final of Super Rugby
Intro
The historic 30th anniversary season of Super Rugby Pacific has reached its epic conclusion in Wellington, and what a way to finish! In a high-scoring Grand Final spectacular, the Hurricanes capped off their record-breaking, flamboyant campaign by defeating the Chiefs at Hnry Stadium to lift the trophy. For fantasy managers, this final week was the ultimate test of depth and roster management as we navigated a playoff series heavily disrupted by The Casualty Ward, with massive names like Will Jordan (calf) and Scott Barrett (back) sidelined during the run-in. While the Chiefs fought gallantly to break their runner-up hoodoo, the Hurricanes’ relentless offensive firepower proved too much to contain. Here is the final Team of the Week of 2026, showcasing the workhorses and clinical finishers who decided league bragging rights.
Team of the Week
1: Xavier Numia – Prop, Hurricanes (64 pts)
Numia provided the ultimate blueprint for front-row involvement in the decider. Along with 9 tackles and 20 ruck arrivals, his scrum dominance was a deciding factor as the Hurricanes secured 12 scrums won. Under our position-specific scoring, those 6 carries (4 crossing the gain line) and 20 post-contact metres provided a massive floor for the Hurricanes’ loosehead.
2: Asafo Aumua – Hooker, Hurricanes (71 pts)
An absolute force of nature in Wellington. In 65 minutes of physical work, Aumua broke 6 tackles, carried for 39 metres (including a line break), and completed 9 tackles. Hookers with this kind of open-field running ceiling and a try assist are the ultimate fantasy advantage in The Draft.
3: Ollie Norris – Prop, Chiefs (51 pts)
Norris went down swinging for the Chiefs, putting in a massive 14-tackle shift in his 49 minutes on the field. His 6 carries and 9 ruck arrivals ensured a highly competitive defensive floor for the Hamilton side.
4: Isaia Walker-Leawere – Lock, Hurricanes (62 pts)
Walker-Leawere put in a tireless shift in the tight five, hitting an astronomical 46 rucks (36 in attack). With 17 tackles and 10 carries (5 crossing the gain line), his relentless “donkey work” anchored the Hurricanes’ set-piece dominance.
5: Naitoa Ah Kuoi – Lock, Chiefs (47 pts)
Efficiency personified. Ah Kuoi played just 34 minutes off the bench but managed to bag a try, carry for 23 metres, and complete 11 tackles. A dynamic, high-work-rate lock who proved to be an invaluable impact player.
6: Devan Flanders – Back Row, Hurricanes (64 pts)
Flanders was a human wrecking ball, pairing a try with 12 tackles and 13 ruck arrivals. His 11 carries yielded 46 metres (10 crossing the gain line) and a massive 51 post-contact metres, showcasing absolute physical dominance.
7: Du’Plessis Kirifi – Back Row, Hurricanes (48 pts)
The Hurricanes’ co-captain was a relentless breakdown pest, hitting 35 rucks (25 in attack) and making 15 tackles. He provided the consistent defensive pressure required to starve the Chiefs’ dangerous backline of clean ball.
8: Samipeni Finau – Back Row, Chiefs (44 pts)
Finau showcased his raw athletic power with a line break and 5 tackle busts, carrying for 38 metres (including 33 post-contact metres). His 18 ruck arrivals and 9 tackles ensured a solid work rate in the back row. This is the kind of form that saw him pull on an All Black’s jersey earlier in his career.
9: Cam Roigard – Scrumhalf, Hurricanes (51 pts)
Roigard conducted the Wellington attack beautifully, completing a round-high 81 passes. He recorded 2 try assists and 3 line-break assists, while his 235 kick metres ensured the Hurricanes dominated the territory battle.
10: Ruben Love – Flyhalf, Hurricanes (86 pts)
The fly-half was simply sensational, scoring 25 individual points (2 tries, 6 conversions, 1 penalty goal). Love sliced through the Chiefs’ line for 3 line breaks, 40 carry metres, and 5 line-break assists, putting on a playmaking masterclass. AB’s flyhalf any one?
11: Josh Moorby – Outside Back, Hurricanes (122 pts)
Player of the Round. Moorby was completely unstoppable on the edge, racking up a massive 122 points. He recorded 4 line breaks, 11 tackle busts, 167 carry metres, and an astronomical 92 post-contact metres to break the Grand Final wide open. His brace of tries put him level with Fineanganofo as the all-time single-season top try scorer with 17.
12: Jordie Barrett – Centre, Hurricanes (105 pts)
The Hurricanes’ veteran delivered an elite-tier performance with 13 carries (12 over the gain line), 4 line breaks, and 5 tackle busts. Pairing his try with 8 tackles and 14 ruck arrivals, he proved why he is the ultimate multi-category midfield weapon.
13: Quinn Tupaea – Centre, Chiefs (48 pts)
Tupaea battled hard in the midfield, recording 14 tackles and 14 ruck arrivals. His 10 carries yielded 48 metres (8 crossing the gain line) and 21 post-contact metres, providing a highly reliable floor in the Chiefs’ midfield.
14: Fehi Fineanganofo – Outside Back, Hurricanes (73 pts)
Fineanganofo capped off his record-breaking season with another clinical try. Racking up 97 carry metres, 3 line breaks, and 5 tackle busts, his high attacking volume remains an absolute cheat code out wide.
15: Callum Harkin – Outside Back, Hurricanes (66 pts)
Harkin showcased his playmaking utility with a try, 2 line breaks, 2 try assists, and 2 line-break assists. His ability to link the backline and carry for 44 metres ensured the Hurricanes stayed clinical on the counter-attack.
Written by Harry Dale