October was a pretty spectacular month in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and there were some incredible footballing skills to boot including that of David Kriel (versus Benetton) which has been shortlisted for the Gilbert Kick of the Month.
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David’s thunderous slot has been picked amongst FIVE other kicks that stood out for the month and fans have the opportunity to vote and help select the winner. The centre’s kick was even more monumental in the context of the three-week tour, adding a further four points to their tally [10 in total] to see the South Africans lie third on the log going into the international break, 10 points behind leaders Leinster and 4 points behind the defending champions and still with a game in hand.
With only 2 days left of voting, Kriel is in second place (23.1%) behind Jacob Stockdale (33.8%) whose chip and chase was the highlight of the round three tie versus the Tshwane outfit.
The list of nominated kicks are:
A – David Kriel conversion vs Benetton (Round 6)
The Vodacom Bulls centre stepped up with what proved to be the game-winning conversion in the final minute.
B – Geronimo Prisciantelli drop-goal vs Scarlets (Round 6)
A monster drop-goal from the Zebre Parma fullback out of nowhere.
C – Kyle Rowe grubber vs Hollywoodbets Sharks (Round 5)
A beautifully weighted kick back inside from the Glasgow Warriors winger to set up a try for George Horne.
D – Jordan Hendrikse cross-field vs Dragons RFC (Round 3)
The Hollywoodbets Sharks fly-half sets up Ethan Hooker for a try in the corner with a lovely cross-field kick.
E – Jacob Stockdale chip and chase vs Vodacom Bulls (Round 3)
Some individual brilliance here from the Ulster winger to create a try out of nothing after finding himself in some space.
