SUPER 14 - ROUND 5

TEAM: pld pts
Crusaders 5 22
Hurricanes 5 20
Brumbies 5 19
Waratahs 5 18
Bulls 4 14
Highlanders 5 13
Chiefs 5 11
Cheetahs 4 10
Stormers 5 8
Sharks 5 7
Reds 5 6
Blues 4 4
Cats 5 4
W.Force 4 0

RESULTS:

Chiefs v Crusaders 19-25
Waratahs v Cats 50-3
Brumbies v Sharks 35-30
Reds v W.Force 29-18
Bulls v Highlanders 23-16
Stormers v Hurricanes 19-23

The Crusaders started this weeks fixtures off with a hard fought out win against the Cheifs in Hamilton, cementing their place at the top of the table.
The Hurricanes left it late, two tries in the final 5 mins secured the points, with Hosea Gear scoring the final try to put the Stormers away.
The Highlanders were also piped at the post by the rested Bulls. Fresh from their week off the big Bulls pack showed their power. Both teams are still the the hunt for a playoff spot.
Try of the round goes to Hosea Gear, has late show for the Hurricanes was a great team effort. They showed great composure with the Stormers looking to have done enough with only 5 mins left. Its not over until the fat lady sings!!!

MY TEAM OF THE WEEK:

15. Leon Macdonald (Crusaders)
14. Mark Gerrard (Brumbies)
13. Jean De Villers (Stormers)
12. Sam Tuitupou (Chiefs)
11. Ma'a Nonu (Wellington)
10. Dan Carter (Crusaders)
9. Piri Weepu (Wellington)
8. Rodney So'oialo (Wellington)
7. Richie McCaw (Crusaders)
6. Pedrie Wannenburg (Bulls)
5. Dan Vickerman (Waratahs)
4. Chris Jack (Crusaders)
3. Carl Hayman (Highlanders)
2. Adam Frier (Waratahs)
1. Deon Carstens (Sharks)