For what its worth Pl.n.t R.gby had this team
15 Kurtley Beale (Waratahs): He wasn't happy with just one try against the Rebels, so picked up two.
14 Tim Nanai-Williams (Chiefs): Ok, he may have fluffed a try-scoring opportunity with the line at his mercy but he did everything else right. The way he bounced off random tacklers with ease showed some real game-breaking qualities. Was unlucky not to get that final kick of the match to salvage his side a losing bonus point.
13 Rob Horne (Waratahs): A solid return to the playing field for the Waratahs centre who showed superb vision on attack which played a big part in setting up tries for his team-mates as well as bagging one himself.
12 Robbie Coleman (Brumbies): The Aussie U20 star ensured he will hold the Brumbies number twelve jersey for a long time after a memorable starting debut at Canberra Stadium against the Chiefs, which saw him get the better of legends and veterans in the form of Tana Umaga and Mils Muliaina respectively with a stand-out performance.
11 Drew Mitchell (Waratahs): Every time Mitchell gets the ball, he scores! Crossed over twice against the Rebels and is without a doubt the in-form winger in Australia at the moment.
10 James O'Connor (Force): A brilliant performance from the Wallabies youngster, who scored every point for the Force against the Reds and showed he can add fly-half to inside centre, full-back and wing on his list of skills.
9 Jano Vermaak (Lions): The quick-thinking Lions number nine was a thorn in the Bulls side throughout the match. while his sniping runs had the huge Springbok-laden Bulls pack gasping for air.
8 Kieran Read (Crusaders): His side may have lost, but the Crusaders number eight didn't do his reputation any harm.
7 Phil Waugh (Waratahs): He was everywhere for the Waratahs, added his name to the scoresheet and led from the front with aplomb.
6 Adam Thomson (Highlanders): The discarded All Black really put his hand up against the Hurricanes and was the heartbeat in a resurgent Highlanders side that pulled off the first upset of the round in Wellington.
5 Franco van der Merwe (Lions): Tireless to watch as the new Lions skipper threw his massive frame all over the Johannesburg pitch. Showed brilliant leadership skills in the Lions second-half revival, but couldn't finish off with a win.
4 Bakkies Botha (Bulls): While his opposite number was trying desperately to save his pride from defeat, the Bok lock was causing damage the only way he knows how.
3 Jannie du Plessis (Sharks): Hooker Bismarck du Plessis may have crossed the whitewash, but his older brother did a lot of work getting him there.
2 Keven Mealamu (Blues): The stout Blues skipper showed composure, coolness and some clinical finishing when the game went on the line.
1 Gurthro Steenkamp (Bulls): When he wasn't rumbling his way past Lions' defenders, he was stopping them. The Bok prop put in an unbelievable seventeen tackles for his team!
