First XV: Super

13. Braydon Ennor (Crusaders)

How did the Crusaders end up with the two best young centres in the country? Has clearly added some weight over the preseason but without losing any speed. Burnt Ma’a Nonu on the outside in a brilliant display.

12. Anton Lienert-Brown (Chiefs)

Is the No 12 jersey the answer to Lienert-Brown’s goal of becoming a starting All Black? Even Highlanders defence coach Glenn Delaney thought he was the best player on Friday.

11. Tevita Li (Highlanders) Made more metres than anyone in the Highlanders’ first-up win but can he hold off Waisake Naholo when the All Black returns? Or do the Highlanders play them both?

10. Josh Ioane (Highlanders) Yes, Orbyn Leger was good but Ioane’s goalkicking was a key factor in the result. Made an early mistake or two but got better as the game wore on, too. 9. Bryn Hall (Crusaders)

Had a hand in the two Crusaders tries that weren’t penalty tries. Critics question the quality of his pass but on form is the thirdbest No 9 in the country.

8. Akira Ioane (Blues) Brushed off Crusaders No 7 Matt Todd not once but twice, which just doesn’t happen, as well as scoring a superb try. Tackle count needs to get a bit higher though.

7. Ardie Savea (Hurricanes) Brought back memories of Collins/So’oialo/Masoe with his sheer ferocity. Waratahs lock Jed Holloway must have felt like he ran into a wall in the first half. Big early statement from Savea.

6. Tom Robinson (Blues) Rangy loose forward was into everything and his offload to Harry Plummer in the second