Jordie Barrett proved to be a match winner for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby Aotearoa. Super Rugby Aotearoa has most likely created more headaches than they anticipated, although some are of the pleasant variety. Highlanders Highlanders coach Tony Brown says players love Super Rugby Aotearoa and rejects claims it has been "too taxing". Highlanders Highlanders chief executive Roger Clark is already planning for a second Super Rugby Aotearoa competition in 2021 because of travel and border restrictions. Richie Mo’unga (Crusaders): Highlanders coach Tony Brown labelled him the most valuable player in Super Rugby Aotearoa, and not many disagreed.

Source: Stuff August 17, 2020 01:24 UTC