SA Team of the Week (Round 7)

CRAIG LEWIS picks a form South African XV based on performances in round seven of Super Rugby.

The Stormers made a massive statement of intent as they clinched a memorable 34-26 win over the Chiefs at Newlands on Saturday. In particular, captain Siya Kolisi was omnipresent throughout the encounter, and was a deserved recipient of the Man of the Match award.

Among the backs, Cheslin Kolbe was simply irrepressible, with the pocket rocket making 113m with ball in hand, while completing two linebreaks.

There was also a good win for the Stormers' coastal counterparts, the Sharks, in round seven, but their hard-fought 18-13 win over the Jaguares was a far less appealing affair.

Meanwhile, on a weekend when the Lions had a bye, there was a shock defeat for the bumbling Bulls against the Sunwolves, while Lionel Cronjé's antics were not enough for the Kings to get a win over the Force.

WATCH: Dillyn Leyds’ incredible pass to SP Marais

SA FORM XV (ROUND 7)
15. SP Marais (Stormers)
14. Cheslin Kolbe (Stormers)
13. EW Viljoen (Stormers)
12. André Esterhuizen (Sharks)
11. Dillyn Leyds (Stormers)
10. Lionel Cronjé (Kings)
9. Cobus Reinach (Sharks)
8. Sikhumbuzo Notshe (Stormers)
7. Siya Kolisi (Stormers)
6. Chris Cloete (Kings)
5. Chris van Zyl (Stormers)
4. Eben Etzebeth (Stormers)
3. Wilco Louw (Stormers)
2. Bongi Mbonambi (Stormers)
1. Thomas du Toit (Sharks)

WATCH: Lionel Cronjé trick play creates try

LAST WEEK'S SA FORM XV
15. SP Marais (Stormers)
14. Kobus van Wyk (Sharks)
13. EW Viljoen (Stormers)
12. Daniel du Plessis (Stormers)
11. Dillyn Leyds (Stormers)
10. Curwin Bosch (Sharks)
9. Rudy Paige (Bulls)
8. Sikhumbuzo Notshe (Stormers)
7. Siya Kolisi (Stormers)
6. Jaco Kriel (Lions)
5. Pieter-Steph du Toit (Stormers)
4. Eben Etzebeth (Stormers)
3. Coenie Oosthuizen (Sharks)
2. Bongi Mbonambi (Stormers)
1. JC Janse van Rensburg (Stormers)

Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images

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