Named Man of the Match in the historic 15-3 win at Thomond Park
15. Zekhethelo Siyaya (Sharks)
Siyaya was electric, creating the opening try with a superb break and kick, and constantly threatening in attack and under the high ball.
14. Dylan Maart (Bulls)
Maart scored two tries in the 54-26 thrashing of Scarlets, using his height and finishing ability to great effect to help the Bulls pull away in the second half.
13. Markus Muller (Stormers)
Solid and composed in midfield during the 33-7 win over Ulster, Muller linked well with Yaqeen Ahmed and Ruhan Nel to control the tempo of the match.
12. Ethan Hooker (Sharks)
Hooker provided a reliable presence in midfield during the defensive masterclass in Limerick, when the Sharks desperately needed a level head to guide the backline with captain Andre Esterhuizen out injured.
11. Edwill van der Merwe (Sharks)
Busy and effective on the wing as the Sharks ground out their first-ever URC win at Thomond Park.
10. Yaqeen Ahmed (Stormers)
Scored thirteen points through a try and four conversions, and instigated a series of clever plays to put the Stormers on the front foot, including the cross-kick that set up the bonus-point try.
9. Morne van den Berg (Lions)
The standout Lion in the 29-20 loss in Glasgow, Van den Berg scored a key try and drove the second-half fightback that nearly stole a result on the road.
8. Evan Roos (Stormers)
Was Powerful with ball in hand and was a key ball carrier around the rucks. Roos also scored a spectacular long-range try early in the second half that broke Ulster’s resistance.
7. Paul de Villiers (Stormers)
Was named Man of the Match for the Stormers after a fantastic all-round display. De Villiers scored after a chargedown, made a mountain of tackles and was involved in almost everything positive for the Stormers.
6. Jeandre Rudolph (Bulls)
Rudolph was Player of the Match for the Bulls in Pretoria, scored the opening try, made a crucial try-saving tackle and worked his socks off with the most carries of anyone on the field.
5. JD Schickerling (Stormers)
Scored a try and provided the physical presence and lineout reliability that underpinned the Stormers’ set-piece dominance.
4. Emile van Heerden (Sharks)
Van Heerden was the key figure in the Sharks pack that laid the platform for the victory over Munster, winning important collisions and set-piece ball.
3. Wilco Louw (Stormers)
Was the anchor of the Stormers’ dominant scrum and got stuck into the rucks to help secure the ball in the tight exchanges.
2. Ethan Bester (Sharks)
Accurate with his lineout throws and showed exceptional work rate in a pack that prevented Munster from scoring a try in Limerick.
1. Ox Nche (Sharks)
Strong scrummaging and the physical presence you’d expect from one of the best props in the world as the Sharks completed their unbeaten European tour.
