The Hurricanes were the standout performers of the week, dominating the fantasy points-scoring charts. Fehi Fineanganofo led all players with a massive 106-point haul, fuelled by two tries and an assist in a powerful attacking display. He was closely followed by teammate Callum Harkin, who racked up 103 points despite not crossing the try line, underlining his all-round value.
Outside of the Hurricanes contingent, Samisoni Taukei’aho was the only non-Hurricane to crack the top five for the round, finishing with 83 points. After two rounds, he now sits clear as the top-performing hooker in the game, having accumulated 132 points in total and establishing himself as the early benchmark in his position.
Selection trends also told an important story in Round 2. Tupou Vaa’i was the most selected player of the round, appearing in a remarkable 75% of all teams. While his return of 22 points was modest by comparison, it proved just enough to avoid a price drop, offering some relief to the majority of managers who backed him.
Captaincy choices largely paid off, with Will Jordan the most selected captain across the game, trusted by 21% of all users. Jordan delivered 62 points and earned a $0.3m price increase, despite the Crusaders suffering a home defeat to the Brumbies.
Looking ahead to Round 3, fantasy managers face an immediate challenge with the Waratahs on a bye. As a result, 56% of all managers will need to find a replacement for Max Jorgensen, who currently sits as the second-highest scorer in the game with 146 points. Only Charlie Cale has outscored him so far, leading all players on 189 points.
Cale’s red-hot start has also translated into significant price movement. The Brumbies forward has risen by $0.5m for the second consecutive week, firmly establishing himself as the form fantasy pick of the opening rounds. He now heads into Round 3 with a home fixture against the Blues, shaping as a major decision point for managers.
Rounding out the key movers, last season’s proven fantasy scorers Caleb Tangitau and Billy Proctor both found their stride in Round 2, posting 76 and 64 points respectively. Their output resulted in minor price increases and will put them back on the radar for managers looking to trade ahead of Round 3.
