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Super Rugby Team of the Week- Round Four
Openside flanker
7. We resisted giving this to Matt Hodgson out of fears it would be seen as a sentimental move for his 100th game, but this one could well have been his best. (Getty)
Loosehead prop
1. This is the friendliest face Pek Cowan has ever pulled. Whenever the Force play well, it's because players like Cowan have really stepped up. (Getty)
Hooker
2. He caught an impossible ball and fought his way over the tryline. We're in awe of James Hanson's raw talent as well as his 1960s Hells Angels beard. (Getty)
Tighthead prop
3. This is the only photo we could get of Kieran Longbottom. A less highbrow site would make a bottom pun. We're better than that. (Getty)
Lock
4. It's easy to see how effective Sam Wykes is on the field, given he looks like a bunch of broccolini, but this week we could see the difference in the Force's impact when he left the field. (Getty)
Lock
5. Speaking of impact, Luke Jones was by far the best player for the Rebels this week. It was a shame he only came onto the field when they were 32 points down. (Getty)
Blindside flanker
6. If you ever see someone get arrested at a train station, take note of how their behaviour mimics Ed Quirk on the paddock. All over the place, getting in everyone's faces and generally frightening people. The haircut's the same too. (Getty)
Number Eight
Meanwhile, Ben McCalman really put his hand up in the Number Eight position. (Getty)
Scrumhalf
9. If Nic White died tomorrow, this would be the definitive image of him - shouting at the ref, as usual. Here's hoping he doesn't die tomorrow though. He's playing too well. (Getty)
