Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week - Rd 10
The best Draft Rugby Fantasy Scorers for round 10 of Super Rugby
Intro
Round 10 was a weekend of absolute carnage for the ladder leaders, as the Western Force and Fijian Drua delivered two of the biggest upsets of the season to blow the playoff race wide open. While the top sides stumbled, fantasy managers were salvaged by massive defensive shifts and high-volume work rates in the trenches. With the Casualty Ward expanding to include Crusader Chay Fihaki and Drua back Isikeli Rabitu, the Trade Window has never been more important. If you aren't identifying the relentless anchors who reward managers through pure involvement, you’re losing ground in your weekly head-to-head.
Team of the Week
1: Abraham Pole – Prop, Moana Pasifika (53 pts). Pole provided a textbook high-floor performance for a prop. In 70 minutes of work, he recorded a massive 19 tackles and won 6 scrums. In our scoring engine, a prop making 19 tackles is the statistical equivalent of more than two tries before he even carries the ball.
2: George Bell – Hooker, Crusaders (61 pts) Bell continues to prove his worth as an elite “set and forget” hooker. Along with a try, he recorded 14 tackles and 15 ruck arrivals. His high work rate provides a reliable scoring floor that most bench-rotation hookers simply cannot match.
3: Tom Robertson – Prop, Western Force (52 pts) Robertson anchored the Force’s historic upset over the Crusaders with 11 tackles (2 dominant) and a try-saving tackle. These defensive secondary metrics are absolute gold for front-rowers who might not get the flashy carry metres.
4: Jeremy Williams – Lock, Western Force (63 pts) The Force captain delivered a true workhorse shift to lead the engine room. Racking up a round-high 22 tackles for locks and 7 lineout takes, Williams provided the stability required to topple the defending champions.
5: Jamie Hannah – Lock, Crusaders (62 pts) Hannah was everywhere in the trenches, hitting a round-high 36 rucks and making 17 tackles. Under the 2026 scoring engine, this level of relentless involvement from the second row is mandatory for managers looking for that 1% edge.
6: Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa – Back Row, Moana Pasifika (76 pts) The absolute anchor of the round. Ta’eiloa recorded a staggering “double-double” with 21 carries and 24 tackles. Crossing the gain line 16 times is elite-tier volume that breaks head-to-head matchups wide open.
7: Anton Segner – Back Row, Blues (74 pts) Segner performed like a kaiser against the Highlanders, scoring two tries and securing 5 lineout takes. His ability to contest the air and find the try line makes him a premier back-row asset for any title charge.
8: Peter Lakai – Back Row, Hurricanes (69 pts) Lakai was a human wrecking ball in the top-of-the-table clash, pairing a try with 17 tackles. His high ruck involvement (19 arrivals) ensures he remains a consistent scoring threat regardless of the Hurricanes’ result.
9: Adam Lennox – Scrumhalf, Highlanders (71 pts) Highlanders head coach Jamie Joseph sent a clear performance message by starting Lennox, and the youngster responded with two tries and 8 tackle busts. A dual-threat 9 with this level of attacking ceiling is a mandatory Trade Window target.
10: Damian McKenzie – Flyhalf, Chiefs (75 pts) McKenzie remains the premier architect of Super Rugby. Beating 9 defenders and racking up 355 kick metres, he used his elite distribution to steer the Chiefs to a thrilling golden-point win over the Hurricanes.
11: Sid Harvey – Outside Back, Waratahs (76 pts) The standout rookie delivered a vibrant display with a brace of tries and 14 individual points. His ability to find ball in space along the sideline makes him an elite-tier asset with a sky-high ceiling.
12: Leicester Fainga’anuku – Centre, Crusaders (77 pts). Leicester was a nightmare for the Force defence, pairing a try with 8 dominant carries. His 15 total carries for 91 metres confirm his status as the primary strike-runner for a reshuffled Crusaders midfield.
13: Joey Walton – Centre, Waratahs (65 pts) Marking his 50th Super Rugby appearance, Walton was a defensive titan with 16 tackles. Pair that with 17 carries, and you have a high-volume midfield anchor who rewards managers through pure relentless involvement.
14: Macca Springer – Outside Back, Crusaders (63 pts) Returning from a long-term quad injury, Springer didn’t miss a beat. He recorded 12 gain-line crosses and 126 carry metres, proving his explosive pace is still a premier weapon for your back three.
15: Dylan Pietsch – Outside Back, Western Force (49 pts) Pietsch celebrated his return from the Casualty Ward with a clinical try and two turnovers won. His defensive grit and ability to create attacking volume make him a priority target in the Trade Window.
Available in your league? (Hidden Gems)
Adam Lennox (Highlanders - Scrumhalf): Elevated to start by Jamie Joseph as a pointed selection for performance, Lennox delivered a masterclass with 2 tries and 8 tackle busts. With both Fakatava and Shearer now looking over their shoulders, Lennox has a clear pathway to consistent high-volume minutes. Secure this high-ceiling playmaker before your league-mates catch on.
Abraham Pole (Moana Pasifika - Prop): In a round where most high-draft-capital props went missing, Pole delivered a massive 19-tackle shift and 6 scrums won. Standing out for his relentless work rate in a physical Moana pack, he provides a safe scoring floor that anchors any front-row rotation. Grab this reliable anchor before he is sniped during the bye rounds.
Lachlan Lonergan (Brumbies - Hooker): After a long road back from an ACL injury sustained during the 2025 Lions tour, the Wallabies hooker officially returned to the field in Round 10. While he is currently providing impact off the bench, his high-volume work rate and clinical finishing at the maul make him a mandatory target as his minutes inevitably increase. Secure this elite front-row anchor now before he challenges Billy Pollard for the starting jersey.
Written by Harry Dale