SA Rugby magazine

South African rugby news, interviews, videos and more. Covering the Springboks, Bulls, Stormers, Sharks, Cheetahs and Lions, as well as schools and club rugby.

Primary Menu Search
  • Home
  • Match Centre
  • Vodacom URC
  • Videos
  • Cars
    • Cheap cars for sale
    • Used Cars For Sale
    • New Cars For Sale
    • Demo Cars For Sale
  • Daddy’s Deals
  • SASoccermag
You are here: Home ∼ Graphic: Super Rugby Stat Leaders

Graphic: Super Rugby Stat Leaders

Graphic: Super Rugby Stat Leaders
Published on February 26, 2020

SA Rugby magazine highlights the top-performing teams in terms of statistics following round four of Vodacom Super Rugby.

While their log position of ninth place and record of one victory from four games might not suggest much, the Reds surprisingly lead the way in terms of tries, clean breaks and run metres, following the fourth round of action.

The Brisbane-based franchise, who are currently second in the Australian conference, enjoyed a dominant 64-5 home victory over the Sunwolves this past weekend – which contributed significantly to their statistics – following three defeats on the road by the Brumbies, Lions and Jaguares.

The 10-try romp at Suncorp Stadium had Brad Thorne’s young team racking up the numbers in attack against a Sunwolves team which was admittedly poor in defence, while they also conceded 22 turnovers.

ALSO READ: How Sharks turn defence into attack – Analysis

The Sharks are the best-performing South African franchise with regard to overall attack so far this season, with the Durbanites having picked up three wins from four games, including two away victories in Australasia.

Much has been made of the attacking threat posed by the Sharks backline and the players have certainly delivered, with Sean Everitt’s team averaging just under four tries and more than 400 run metres per match.

As expected, defending champions the Crusaders also feature prominently on the statistics leaderboards, with the most carries, defenders beaten and offloads, as well as having the most successful lineout in the competition.

ALSO READ: South Africa’s flyhalves – Player analysis

The unbeaten Stormers, who are top of the overall log, have enjoyed great success in their set pieces so far. While their lineout is the most accurate of the South African teams, John Dobson’s men also boast a 100% record at scrum time, and jointly lead the competition stats in that regard with the Highlanders and Hurricanes – who have both played a game less than the Stormers.

Interestingly, the Vodacom Bulls – who are yet to taste victory this season – have been the most defensively sound South African franchise in 2020, despite defeats by the Sharks, Stormers and Blues. However, all three of those losses have been by relatively narrow margins. Pote Human’s side has also been secure at the breakdown, with the Lions the tournament leaders with regard to ruck success rate.

*Follow us on our new Instagram journey by clicking here

Posted in Bulls, Lions, Sharks, Stormers, Super Rugby, Top headlines, Tournaments Tagged 2020 Super Rugby, Lions, sharks, Statistics, Stormers, Vodacom Bulls

Post by SA Rugby magazine

SA Rugby magazine

← Previous Next →

Bok dark horse champing at the bit

A lack of time on the paddock for the Springbok back three...

Scrum strikes to replace dud penalty shootout

Let attacking prowess decide the outcome of a crunch tie rather than...

Reinach injury: Should Hendrikse take the gap?

With Cobus Reinach ruled out of the upcoming series against Wales, DYLAN JACK...

Fort Hare fairytale gives Border hope

Embattled Border must build on Fort Hare’s Varsity Shield triumph, writes SIMON...

Rassie auditions for England job

Rassie Erasmus has made the most calculated of public job applications to...

Boks need to make mentality adjustment

The Springboks need to lose their underdog mentality, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in...

Kolbe’s worth every penny

Cheslin Kolbe’s big-money move to Toulon should be welcomed as a massive...

‘Bok gameplan, when executed correctly, is hard to match’

The opportunity to play against the All Blacks is a career highlight...

Five key areas the Boks need to dominate for first victory

SA Rugby magazine highlights five crucial areas the Boks will need to...

Top six: Best and worst foreign imports

SARugbymag.co.za identifies six of the best and worst foreign players to play...

Column: When context is needed

As highlighted by the Argentina controversy, ‘cancel culture’ needs a spoonful of...

Dark cloud hangs over WP Rugby

The problems at Western Province Rugby are layered, and everyone involved needs...

From the mag: Foreign Favourites

As Vodacom Super Rugby turned 25 this year, JON CARDINELLI picks an...

Bulls rookies to watch

After a massive exodus of players the Vodacom Bulls will be eager...

Analysis: The new suffocate-and-strangle game

For the Boks to emerge as World Cup winners, they need to...

VIEW MORE
  • Bulls survive yellow peril to reclaim top spot
  • Cheetahs overhaul lightning Lions
  • Pumas shock sluggish Sharks
  • Sharks crush Connacht to book playoff berth

Kennedy Tsimba’s Perfect XV

    Ruhan Nel
  • Watch: High fives from relentless Ruhan


COVID-19 Corona Virus
South African Resource Portal

African Insider
African Insider News

ABOUT

  • Contact us
  • Competitions
  • Videos
  • Player Features
  • Subscribe
  • Terms and conditions
  • Privacy Policy

TOURNAMENTS

    • Rugby Championship
    • Super Rugby
    • Currie Cup
    • Varsity Cup
    • Gold Cup
    • Schools
    • Six Nations
    • Champions Cup
    • World Cup

OPINION

  • Mallett on SuperSport
  • Cardinelli column
  • Lewis column
  • Xabanisa column
  • Borchardt column
  • Superbru

Primary Menu

  • Home
  • Match Centre
  • Vodacom URC
  • Videos
  • Cars
    • Cheap cars for sale
    • Used Cars For Sale
    • New Cars For Sale
    • Demo Cars For Sale
  • Daddy’s Deals
  • SASoccermag

×