SUPER 14 - ROUND 4

TABLE:

Crusaders 4 18
Hurricanes 4 16
Brumbies 4 14
Waratahs 4 13
Highlanders 4 12
Chiefs 4 10
Bulls 3 10
Cheetahs 4 10
Stormers 4 7
Sharks 4 6
Cats 4 4
Blues 4 4
Reds 4 2
Force 3 0



RESULTS:

Cheetahs 27 Hurricanes 25
Highlanders 30 Stormers 15
Crusaders 39 Blues 10
Waratahs 31 Sharks 16
Brumbies 28 Cats 7
Chiefs 35 Reds 17

The Highlanders are the team to watch out for, no one is talking them up, they are just getting on with their business. After their 30-15 win over the Stormers, that was their 2nd win in South Africa and with the Crusaders out of the way they have a favourable run in.
The Cheetahs deserve a big mention. After 60mins of play against the Hurricanes they found themselves 25-10 down. they showed great resolve and character to pull the Canes back and pip them by 2pts, 27-25
Not many good tries to talk about this week. My favorite goes to Ritchie Mccaw, just because he had the presence of mind to place the ball at the foot of the post pads. The try was a good team try with many forwards involved in picking and driving.

MY TEAM OF THE WEEK:

15. Mils Muliana (Chiefs)
14. Soseni Anesi (Chiefs)
13. Sterling Mortlock (Brumbies)
12. Mat Giteau (Brumbies)
11. Sitiveni Sivivatu Chiefs)
10. Dan Carter (Crusaders)
9. Kevin Senio (Crusaders)
8. Mose Tuiali'i (Crusaders)
7. Richie McCaw (Crusaders)
6. Troy Flavell (Blues)
5. Mark Chisholm (Brumbies)
3. Carl Hayman (Highlanders)
2. Anton Oliver (Highlanders)
1. Tony Woodcock (Blues)