Round Seven of Super Rugby Pacific saw some key players step up to lead their team to victory.
The big winners were the ACT Brumbies and Melbourne Rebels, who defeated the NSW Waratahs and Fijian Drua respectively.
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As for the Western Force, they were dominated by the Blues whilst the Queensland Reds had the bye.
With this in mind, Rugby.com.au has selected the best from the Australian sides for round seven.
A dominant display from the loosehead and a timely one given the injury to Angus Bell.
Gibbon has seriously pressed his claims for a Wallabies call-up and delivered a brutal scrimmaging night as he constantly got the better of Mesake Doge.
He carried strong and his defence was rock solid on the night, earning his spot over James Slipper.
This was one of Uelese’s better performances in Rebels colours.
The hooker didn’t miss a throw after a tough night against the Waratahs last week whilst looking dangerous with his carries.
His try right on half-time was crucial in sparking the comeback.
Talakai completes the all-Rebel front-row as he continues to impress.
He was the anchor of a dominant Rebels scrum and his leadership can not be understated as he kept the hosts calm and made the right choices to deliver the comeback
Holloway tormented the Brumbies’ set piece throughout the match.
He had three lineout steals as he kept frustrating the Brumbies when they went to the rolling maul, shutting it down on multiple occasions.
Canham was a workhorse all night for the Rebels.
He had three key offloads to keep the Rebels flowing as he proved a menace at lineout team with two steals and 14 grabs on his own throw.
The lock was also one of several Rebels with double-digit tackles.
Valetini continues to dominate for the Brumbies.
His brutal carry that saw him run straight over Tane Edmed for a try came at the perfect time for the hosts as they extend their streak over the Waratahs.
He had close to 30 post contact metres to go with the try and three tackle busts to just put himself in front of Lachie Swinton
Gamble’s inclusion was crucial for the Waratahs after he missed the defeat to the Rebels.
He had continual success at the breakdown with three turnovers to go with a perfect night in defence.
Cale’s breakout season continues in the nation’s capital.
He was a weapon at lineout with three steals and won two further turnovers in defence.
Cale then crossed for a well deserved try in the corner to cap off another strong game.
Goddard seized the opportunity to start and had an excellent game against his old side.
He scored a classy try right on half-time, which was crucial for the Brumbies after they dominated the first half.
The scrum half then controlled the game excellently with his kicking game to close out the win.
Carter Gordon’s performance was a wild one but more positives than negative to earn his spot in this side.
After a rocky start, produced the type of form that saw him selected as the lone Wallabies ten for the World Cup. He threw a lovely ball to Glen Vaihu to set up a second-half try, nailing conversions from the sidelines.
Gordon then got some revenge of his own, rattling a Drua attacker with a great hit to produce the turnover, following this up with a great tip pass for Vaihu’s second.
Vaihu’s speed was a game changer for the Rebels.
The winger impressed on his return to the starting side, constantly beating the first defender.
He took his chances when presented to him, finishing off a classy double to spark the Rebels to victory.
Feliuai was at his wrecking ball best for the Rebels.
The centre shut down Apoisalome Vota whilst constantly breaking tackles and winning key turnovers.
He finished with four tackles busts on the night to go with a lineout
Daugunu continues to make his claims towards a Wallabies call-up known.
He’s thrived in attack since returning to the club, scoring a nice try before setting up a line break.
Whilst quiet in the first half, Toole was once again there to secure the win for the Brumbies.
Toole only had four carries but from those recorded two line breaks, a try and a try assist.
It shows you can only contain Toole for so long, with the former Sevens star thriving in the Brumbies backline
Jorgensen may have struggled to contain Toole in the second half, but his attacking output comfortable earns him selection in this team.
He was by far the Waratahs most dangerous attacking threat, recording six tackle busts and two line breaks (even if both ended up with Jorgensen’s ball back inside finding Brumbies instead).
