We take a look at the players who put in the hard yards, hitting ruck and mauls, winning ball and who graft away tirelessly to ensure their team is on the front foot.
Forwards are meant to be doing all the tough work in the middle and leaving the try scoring to the outside backs. Someone forgot to tell that to the Super Rugby class of 2019
The Super Rugby TOTW has representatives from 10 of the teams highlighting the competitiveness of this year's tournament with the Sunwolves leading the way with three representatives.
The Super Rugby TOTW has representatives from seven of the teams with a strong South African presence after a round of five home wins and the last unbeaten team tasting defeat.
SANZAAR has announced that following its strategic planning review the immediate future of Super Rugby rests with a 14-team, round robin, competition format.
The New Zealand Super Rugby derby saw plenty big hits and some thrilling running rugby but the Chiefs and Hurricanes played to a 23-all draw on Friday.
Qualifying for the finals looks like being harder than ever this season so missing conversions could be costly as wins are sought after....who is leading the way?