URC stat attack — South Africans shine bright

The URC StatMaster has identified the top players from round 17 along with the overall top team and player performances from the league so far this season.

Following the conclusion of the penultimate round of regular season action in the URC, here are leading performers so far in the competition.

Among the individual player statistics, five Springboks — Elrigh Louw, Canan Moodie, Ruan Nortje, Rohan Janse van Rensburg and Marco van Staden — feature prominently.

Unfortunately, no South African side features in the list of top team performers.

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SEASON STAT ATTACK

Top players from round 17

Carries 17: Elrigh Louw (Bulls)
Defenders Beaten 8: Hamish Watson
Lineouts Won 8: Sam Skinner
Metres 143: Jacob Stockdale
Passes 89: Tomos Williams
Tackles 26: Shamus Hurley-Langton
Tries 3: Canan Moodie (Bulls), Tom Stewart

Overall top player after round 17

Carries 200: Viliame Mata
Defenders Beaten 38: Rohan Janse van Rensburg (Sharks)
Kicks in Play 169: Jack Carty
Lineout Steals 15: Niall Murray
Lineouts Won 88: Ruan Nortje (Bulls)
Metres 820: Mike Lowry
Passes 725: John Cooney
Tackles 192: Conor Oliver
Tries 16: Tom Stewart
Turnover Won 17: Marco van Staden (Bulls)

Overall top team season totals

Carries 2172: Munster
Defenders Beaten 347: Edinburgh
Kicks in Play 438: Connacht
Metres 7058: Leinster
Points 573: Leinster
Tackles 2536: Ulster
Tries 83: Leinster
Turnover Won 131: Glasgow
Visits To 22 172: Leinster

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URC STAT MASTER GRAPHIC