15) Zekhethelo Siyaya (Sharks)
A livewire at the back, combining sharp counter-attacks with a calm presence under the high ball. Also added a try, a conversion, and a penalty for a complete all-round performance.
14) Dihan Crause (Valke)
Scored twice with blistering pace and looked a threat every time he touched the ball, helping Valke earn a hard-fought draw.
13) Nathan Aneke (Sharks)
Bagged a brace and made powerful midfield runs that consistently broke the line. A standout performer in the Sharks’ dominant win.
12) Christian Vorster (SWD)
Showed skill and composure in a comeback victory, crossing for a crucial try and solid defensively in midfield.
11) Jadrian Afrikaner (Sharks)
Crossed for a well-taken try and caused chaos for defenders out wide before his stint in the sin bin.
10) Matthew Abbey (Pumas)
Pulled the strings beautifully at flyhalf, kicking 14 points and providing clean service to his backline.
9) Shaye Lourens (Lions)
Scored a brace from scrumhalf and dictated the tempo with sharp decision-making and service in a thrilling win.
8) Quintin Potgieter (WP)
A dominant force at the back of the scrum, scored twice and was a constant threat carrying into contact.
7) Josh Neill (WP)
Relentless at the breakdown and a key part of WP’s defensive wall. Also opened the scoring in a one-sided match.
6) Frank Rossouw (Pumas)
Two tries in a superb outing, combined physicality and speed to control the Pumas’ loose play.
5) Migael Turner (WPXV)
Opened WPXV’s scoring and delivered a tireless performance in both attack and defence.
4) Juvan Burden (WP)
Strong in the lineout and added a try in a comprehensive WP victory, showing his work rate around the park.
3) Matthew Van Der Merwe (WP)
Made key carries in tight spaces and kept WP’s scrum dominant against a tiring opposition pack.
2) Altus Rabe (WP)
Accurate at the lineout and crossed for a try to cap a busy day in open play.
1) Kai Pratt (SWD)
Anchored the SWD scrum and scored a crucial try that sparked his side’s stunning comeback against Free State.
