Chiefs lock Brodie Retallick. Photosport
The best and worst from the weekend's action.
FORWARD OF THE WEEK
Brodie Retallick (Chiefs)
The All Blacks lock was immense for the Chiefs in their victory over the Waratahs, scoring a try and bringing a hard physical edge that was the difference between his side and the opposition. He and
Sam Whitelock are set for a mighty confrontation next week should the latter be fit.
COACH KILLER
Bulls
The men from Pretoria should have sewn up the Brumbies at Loftus Versfeld after visiting hooker Folau Fainga'a was sent off in the second half for a ridiculous (low impact) headbutt which was borne of frustration at being penalised. Instead, they bottled it and the Brumbies deservedly won.
BACK OF THE WEEK
Richie Mo'unga (Crusaders)
On his 24th birthday, Mo'unga outshone opposite Beauden Barrett with a calm and mature display in very difficult conditions in Christchurch. It was his kicking game which set him apart from Barrett, the All Blacks first-five. In the wet, Mo'unga kicked more, further and more accurately than his rival.
