Clermont‘s Kramer Leads Top 14 Team of the Week Following Dominant Performance
The standout performers from the 9th day of Top 14 action have been named, with Clermont’s Marcos Kramer earning recognition as a “Demolition Man” at the heart of a formidable pack. The team, announced by Rugbyrama, highlights impactful players across multiple positions.
The XV:
* 1. Daniel Bibi Biziwu : Pau - Despite an early exit, his absence coincided with Pau’s struggles, prompting a late return to stabilize the scrum.
* 2. Thomas Lacombre : toulouse – Impressed during the ”Classique” amidst fierce competition for the hooker position.
* 3. Emerick Setiano: Bayonne – Delivered a solid performance against Montauban, continuing a strong run of form.
* 4.Boris Palu: Bordeaux-Bègles – A “formidable fighter” in Castres, demonstrating both physicality and skillful passing after contact (two passes after contact).
* 5. David Ribbans: Toulon – Stabilized the sidelines alongside Esteban Abadie and Charles Ollivon, disrupting Camille Chat’s lineout throws (4/8, 50% at the break) and leading in defense (10/10 tackles).
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Notable Performances:
* Yoram moefana (Bordeaux-Bègles): Showed progress in ball catches and availability, including a charge at the 35th minute (twelve runs with ball in hand) and scoring the first try of the match against Racing 92. He also made twelve tackles.