The Mole's Team of the Week: Firebrand becoming contender for NRL's 'best captain' after epic performance
Raiders firebrand stands up
In one of the game's of the season, the Raiders accomplished a smash and grab mission in Auckland against the high-flying Warriors.
Plenty of players in green stood out, but it was another commanding performance by the captain that mattered most.
Joseph Tapine leads the way in The Mole's Team of the Week.
Scroll on to find out who joins him.
1. Isaiah Iongi (Eels)
Youngster had his breakout game in the NRL against Manly on Friday night, running for a game high 264 metres, scoring a try and making a line break.
2. Fletcher Sharpe (Knights)
Played fullback but can't be left out of the team after destroying premiers Penrith with his speedy running game in Bathurst.
3. Mark Nawaqanitawase (Roosters)
Scored a try and created two others in another super performance from this rugby recruit who gets better and better.
4. Sebastian Kris (Raiders)
Set up a try, made a line break and ran for 175 metres in conditions not made for outside backs in the win in Auckland.
5. Daniel Tupou (Roosters)
Ageless winger scored two of his trademark tries from bombs in the first half to put the Roosters on course for a boilover against Cronulla.
6. Dean Hawkins (Eels)
Played halfback but gets into the team on the strength of his best NRL performance… FOUR try assists in the upset win over the Sea Eagles.
7. Isaiya Katoa (Dolphins)
Pulled all the right strings in horrendous conditions as the Dolphins scored a huge upset win over the Bulldogs on Thursday night.
8. Jack Williams (Eels)
Fast becoming one of the buys of the season, scoring a try and running for nearly 200 metres to lead the Parra forwards to a knockout win over the Manly pack.
9. Kurt Donoghoe (Dolphins)
Showed his toughness by returning to the field against doctor's orders, playing a major role in his team's big win over the Bulldogs.
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