Newman Tops URBA Top 14 After Dominating CASI, Eyes Boost from Returning Professionals

Newman has surged to the top of the URBA Top 14 rugby league, securing a commanding 37-28 victory over CASI. This win extends their remarkable winning streak to nine consecutive matches and marks their 11th triumph in 12 games this season. The team now stands as the sole leader in the championship, demonstrating consistent dominance throughout the campaign.

The match, briefly delayed by a power outage, saw Newman exhibit periods of strong play and remarkable cohesion. Their forwards proved particularly effective in contact, enabling them to advance effectively in both attack and defense. While the scrum was a contested area, Newman's overall strength and tactical execution allowed them to control the game's flow.

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We are not very attentive to the standings. The important thing is to build from the game. Building from victory is easier, and by scoring many points, you reach the end of the year more comfortably. Today we are not the best, just as when we were not at the top, we were not the worst.

Franco Longinotti was a standout performer, scoring two tries stemming from well-constructed plays. Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, a veteran of 80 matches since his 2023 debut, also contributed significantly, including a try that demoralized the opposition. Díaz de Vivar emphasized the team's focus on building their game from solid foundations and the ease with which victory facilitates this process.

Looking ahead, Newman is poised to become even stronger with the anticipated return of several key players from Super Rugby Americas. This influx of talent is expected to further enhance their capabilities as they aim to build on their current success and potentially secure further titles. The team's consistent performance and strategic depth position them as formidable contenders.

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Matches against CASI are a battle. We prepared for it like that; we knew how we had to play. In the first half, we implemented it, with the maul, the scrum, and dominating contact near the set pieces.