Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week - Rd 7
The best Draft Rugby Fantasy Scorers for round 7 of Super Rugby
Intro
If Round 7 was about tactical patience, Round 8 was a return to pure, unadulterated volume. While the "flash" players grabbed the highlights, savvy managers were watching the Trade Window for the high-work-rate anchors keeping their seasons alive. With the Casualty Ward currently a crowded place, housing the likes of Tate McDermott (Hamstring) and David Havili (heel), the ability to identify the workhorse in the trenches has never been more vital. This week, we saw a masterclass in ruck dominance and gain-line persistence that separated the contenders from the autodrafters.
Team of the Week
1: Tom Lambert – Prop, Waratahs (64 pts)
Lambert provided a blueprint for front-row involvement this week. 16 tackles is two tries’ worth of points in defense alone, and when you pair that with 21 ruck arrivals and a line break, you have a prop performing like a blindside flanker. In our scoring engine, this level of “grit” is pure fantasy gold.
2: Bradley Slater – Hooker, Blues (61 pts)
Slater continues to justify his move to the Blues with a blue-chip performance. A brace of tries and 13 tackles provided a massive ceiling, while his 14 successful lineout throws ensured a safe floor for his owners.
3: Darcy Breen – Prop, Brumbies (54 pts)
Efficiency and volume. Breen hit a staggering 31 rucks and crossed the gain line 6 times. Under the 2026 scoring engine, those “Tight Five” metrics provide the high-floor reliability that wins head-to-head matchups.
4: Lachlan Shaw – Lock, Brumbies (93 pts)
Player of the Round. Shaw delivered one of the most complete engine-room performances of the season. 45 ruck arrivals is a level of relentless involvement we rarely see. Add in two tries, 13 tackles, and 7 lineout takes, and you have a statistical freak in the second row.
5: Isoa Nasilasila – Lock, Drua (65 pts)
A typical workhorse shift from the Drua general. 12 carries and 12 tackles kept the engine room firing, while his line-break assist showed the offensive upside that makes him a Tier-1 lock.
6: Du’Plessis Kirifi – Back Row, Hurricanes (85 pts)
The ultimate breakdown pest was everywhere this week. 21 tackles (2 dominant) and 7 tackle busts show a level of physical dominance that breaks matchups wide open. His 72 post-contact metres demonstrate he is fighting for every inch.
7: Rob Valetini – Back Row, Brumbies (80 pts)
“Bobby V” was a human wrecking ball, recording a round-high 16 dominant carries. 20 total carries for 76 metres is elite-tier volume for a back-rower, ensuring a massive score even without crossing the try line.
8: Charlie Cale – Back Row, Brumbies (78 pts)
Cale remains a certified “cheat code” in the Draft format. Beyond his try and 16 carries, his 7 lineout takes and 2 steals add a secondary scoring stream that most No. 8s simply cannot match.
9: Nic Shearer – Scrumhalf, Highlanders (65 pts)
Shearer was the primary architect of the Highlanders’ attack, racking up 3 try assists and a clinical try of his own. His 11 kicks from hand show he is taking full tactical control of the game.
10: Josh Jacomb – Flyhalf, Chiefs (64 pts)
With the Chiefs rotating their playmakers, Jacomb stepped up with 3 line breaks and a try. His 87 post-contact metres show a physical directness that rewards managers through pure attacking volume.
11: Andrew Kellaway – Outside Back, Waratahs (68 pts)
Kellaway provided a masterclass in work-rate from the edge. 11 tackles and a clutch try-saver provided a massive floor, while his try and 2 line breaks ensured a high ceiling for the Tahs’ veteran.
12: Quinn Tupaea – Centre, Chiefs (89 pts)
Tupaea is back to his bruising best. 15 carries (10 dominant) and 13 tackles, this is the kind of midfield volume that stabilizes a fantasy roster. He is currently one of the most consistent centres in the competition.
13: Iosefo Namoce – Centre, Drua (79 pts)
Namoce was a nightmare for defenders, recording 3 line breaks and 10 gain-line crosses. His 64 post-contact metres indicate a level of physical dominance that makes him a priority target in the Trade Window.
14: Fehi Fineanganofo – Outside Back, Hurricanes (67 pts)
The “haul” king does it again. 3 tries and 132 carry metres, Fehi is the primary strike-runner in a rampant Hurricanes side. If you don’t own him yet, you are likely playing for the spoon.
15: Caleb Clarke – Outside Back, Blues (58 pts)
Clarke remains a volume machine for the Blues. 2 line breaks and 67 carry metres show he is constantly seeking work, providing a reliable high ceiling at the back.
Available in your league? (Hidden Gems)
Iosefo Namoce (Drua - Centre): 10 gain-line crosses and 3 line breaks. Namoce could well trend toward elite status in the Drua midfield. If he is sitting in your Free Agent pool, grab him before his ownership skyrockets.
Clement Halaholo (NSW Waratahs - Back Row/Lock): Injuries to Charlie Gamble and Austin Durbidge have turned Halaholo into a frontline workhorse. A 193cm hybrid who can slide into the engine room, he proved his clinical edge with a try against the Brumbies in Round 7. Secure this high-involvement anchor before your league-mates catch on.
Darcy Breen (ACT Brumbies - Prop): While Allan Alaalatoa and Rhys Van Nek manage a back and thumb injury respectively, Breen is the ultimate target for front-row volume. His Round 8 performance featured 13 carries and 31 ruck arrivals, elite involvement that provides a massive scoring floor. Claim him now while the veteran Brumbies props are in a rotation cycle.
Written by Harry Dale