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The Round 8 team of the week has a formidable and experienced backrow in Kieran Read, George Smith and Jerome Kaino. It is led by mercurial Hurricanes fly-half Beauden Barrett who ran for 204 metres, made four clean breaks and beat 9 defenders against the Blues in Auckland.

The Reds got their campaign back on track when they claimed a deserved 47-34 victory over the Kings in Brisbane on Saturday.

Players from 8 different teams make this weeks team that is led by Chiefs fullback Damian McKenzie who continues to be one of Super Rugby's most potent attacking players with 16 carries and 132 metres gained against the Stormers in Cape Town.

The Hurricanes are by far the most potent attacking team in the competition so far in 2017; their 285 points scored in just six games so far are 44 more than any other team in the competition and 85 more than the next most potent New Zealand outfit.

SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 8 of the 2017 Super Rugby season.

The Western Force were able to just see off a willing Kings side to win 46-41 in a thriller at nib Stadium in Perth.

Players from 11 different teams make this weeks team that is led by Stormers fullback SP Marias who ran for 98 metres, produced seven offloads and assisted in four tries - which is the most since 2011 - against the Cheetahs in Cape Town.

The starting point for more tries than any other source this campaign, the lineout is the crux around which a Super Rugby attack is built and in 2017 there is already a clear cut strategy from teams to ensure they retain possession as often as possible from the throw.

It’s not enough to have a starting XV capable of controlling the game anymore; an experienced and ample helping of bench players is crucial to maintaining a consistent performance across an 80-minute Super Rugby fixture. 

SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 6 of the 2017 Super Rugby season.

Player of the week is Lions Flanker Jaco Kriel who made more clean breaks and beat more defenders than any other forward in Round 5 against the Kings in Port Elizabeth.

The Lions moved to the top of the South African group after a strong first half in Port Elizabeth propelled them to a 42-19 win over the Kings.

Score first win the game? Which teams are the most effective at launching themselves off the starting blocks?

Player of the week is Hurricanes No.8 Ardie Savea who was at his destructive, ball carrying best in his sides comprehensive 41-15 victory over the Highlanders in Wellington.

The Sharks battled back from a six-point half-time deficit to record a hard-fought 19-17 victory over the Kings in Durban.

A fundamental of the sport, the lineout can often be the crux around which Super Rugby games are won and lost. So which teams are the best exponents?

Player of the week is Sharks flanker Jean-Luc Du Preez who was instrumental in his sides comprehensive 37-14 victory over the Waratahs in Durban.

SANZAAR has announced the referee appointments for Round 4 of the 2017 Super Rugby season.

The Stormers' impressive start to the season continued on Saturday as they beat the Kings 41-10 with a bonus-point in Port Elizabeth.

Only four times in Super Rugby history has the team with the best defensive record in the regular season lifted the trophy  but effective defence remains a cornerstone of a tilt towards championship success.