Round 2 of Fantasy Super Rugby Pacific produced big scores, sharp price movements, and an early-season headache for managers ahead of Round 3, with Hurricanes players leading the way across the board. <\/p>\n
The Hurricanes were the standout performers of the week, dominating the fantasy points-scoring charts. Fehi\u00a0Fineanganofo\u00a0led 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Outside of the Hurricanes contingent, Samisoni\u00a0Taukei\u2019aho\u00a0was 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\u00a0establishing\u00a0himself as the early benchmark in his position.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Selection trends also told an important story in Round 2. Tupou\u00a0Vaa\u2019i\u00a0was 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\u00a0the majority of\u00a0managers who backed him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Captaincy choices\u00a0largely paid\u00a0off, 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cale\u2019s red-hot start has also translated into significant price movement. The Brumbies forward has risen by $0.5m for the second consecutive week, firmly\u00a0establishing\u00a0himself 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rounding out the key movers, last season\u2019s proven fantasy scorers Caleb\u00a0Tangitau\u00a0and Billy Proctor both found their stride in Round 2, posting 76 and 64\u00a0points\u00a0respectively. Their output resulted in minor price increases and will put them back on the radar for managers looking to trade ahead of Round 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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