A quick overview of our recommendations of the players expected to go well this first full weekend of Super Rugby; some strong sides named and big points available as fantasy manager look to make a big statement on their season after a very quiet Round 1…
Expected to go well
Recommended captain pick in bold
FRONT ROW
Allan Alaalatoa (Brumbies)
Codie Taylor (Crusaders)
Jacques Van Rooyen (Lions)
Josh Mann-Rea (Brumbies)
Wyatt Crockett (Crusaders)
Malcom Marx (Lions)
LOCKS
Sam Whitelock (Crusaders)
Franco Mostert (Lions)
Richie Arnold (Brumbies)
Vaea Fifita (Hurricanes)
BACK ROW
Michael Hooper (Waratahs)
Kwagga Smith (Lions)
Isa Naisarani (Brumbies)
Ardia Savea (Hurricanes)
Jordan Taufua (Crusaders)
SCRUM-HALF
Aaron Smith (Highlanders)
TJ Perenara (Hurricanes)
Will Genia (Rebels)
FLY HALF
Bernard Foley (Waratahs)
Richie Mounga (Crusaders)
Christian Leali’ifano (Brumbies)
CENTRES
Lionel Mapoe (Lions)
Tevita Kuridrani (Brumbies)
Ngani Laumape (Hurricanes)
Kurtley Beale (Waratahs)
Jack Goodhue (Crusaders)
Vince Aso (Hurricanes)
OUTSIDE BACKS
Israel Folau (Waratahs)
Aphiwe Dyantyi (Lions)
Ben Smith (Highlanders)
Henry Speight (Brumbies)
David Havili (Crusaders)
Julian Savea (Hurricanes)
Waisake Naholo (Highlanders)
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