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Heinrich Brussow (Getty Images)
Heinrich Brussow (Getty Images)

Cape Town - The Cheetahs put in a massive defensive effort in their 24-15 Super Rugby victory over the Force in Perth at the weekend.

According to the Vodacom Rugby App statistics, flank Heinrich Brussow led the way with a mammoth 21 tackles - the most of any player in the competition this past weekend.

Brussow’s team-mates Boom Prinsloo and Francois Venter were equally solid in defence with 20 tackles each, while the Brumbies’ David Pocock and Deon Stegmann of the Bulls also cracked the top-five with 17 to their names.

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