If the first weekend was any sign, the 2009 Super 14 rugby union season will be a thriller. Consider these figures from Week One:
- Close matches: Six of the seven matches ended with less than a converted try between the sides. The average difference in scores for all seven matches was 5.7 points.
- Plenty of tries: No fewer than 45 tries were scored in the seven matches. The average tries scores per game was 6.4, or 3.2 per team.
- Plenty of stars: On the weekend, 42 players scored tries. Three players scored two. A couple of players also scored drop goals, not to mention the less exciting penalty kicks and conversions.
It all goes on until the end of May, so let’s hope the competition stays just as exciting. As we wait for Week Two, here are a few highlights from 2008:
