'Cosmic' becomes double global fantasy rugby champion!
We've seen some incredible achievements within rugby so far in 2022. La Rochelle overcoming Leinster to win the Heineken Champions Cup, France winning their first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2010, and the Stormers becoming the first ever team to lift the URC trophy to name just a few.
But one of the most impressive feats has happened here on Superbru as, somehow, the same bru has managed to become global champion in two fantasy rugby games within the same season. Congratulations to Esmé Neethling from South Africa, known as 'Cosmic' on Superbru, who finished both our URC Fantasy game and our Super Rugby Pacific Fantasy game as Number 1 in the world!
After confirming this incredible double global win when finalising the tournaments, we decided to get in touch with Cosmic to congratulate her, and of course ask how on earth she managed it.
As you'd expect, Cosmic is very passionate about fantasy rugby and had plenty of great insight, though admitted to still being quite shocked by her final ranks!
"Being passionate about rugby and thus knowing the game and players obviously helps a lot but I still regularly looks at players' current stats on Superbru and the stats from previous seasons."
"After the lineups are announced, I'll pick my team but I wait as long as possible before saving it completely to check if there are any late changes, injuries or withdrawals, especially with covid this past season."
"I definitely take the weather into consideration, for example I'll rather pick backs and loose forwards as my captain in a game where the weather forecast looks good and there will be more running rugby than there would be if rain is forecast."
Cosmic says selecting one of the back 3 as captain is usually the way go and mentioned home advantage, team form and even referees as other things to consider when making fantasy selections. In terms of transfers, planning ahead is key.
"I use all of my available transfers, even if only to bench a player for next week, because you may not have enough transfers to do what you want to do the following week."
"I try to read as many rugby articles as I can about the upcoming games as well - you never know what info might help you with your picks - for example, a coach might say that a player will play reduced minutes meaning it's better to opt for a similar player from the same team who is likely to play more minutes and therefore have more time to score points"
It's been great to hear that Cosmic is so passionate about rugby and our fantasy games. There's no doubt that she's the bru to beat in next season's fantasy tournaments so hopefully the above provides a little help for the rest of us!
Finally, Cosmic wanted to take this opportunity to give a shoutout to some of the fellow brus she competes with in competitive pools that no doubt pushed her to this achievement: "Rugby Legends, InItForTheLuck, SKONKIES Yellow Cap - well done guys and good luck for the upcoming tournaments!"
Congratulations once again to Cosmic and thank you to everyone else who enjoyed playing our fantasy rugby games this season.
But one of the most impressive feats has happened here on Superbru as, somehow, the same bru has managed to become global champion in two fantasy rugby games within the same season. Congratulations to Esmé Neethling from South Africa, known as 'Cosmic' on Superbru, who finished both our URC Fantasy game and our Super Rugby Pacific Fantasy game as Number 1 in the world!
After confirming this incredible double global win when finalising the tournaments, we decided to get in touch with Cosmic to congratulate her, and of course ask how on earth she managed it.
As you'd expect, Cosmic is very passionate about fantasy rugby and had plenty of great insight, though admitted to still being quite shocked by her final ranks!
"Being passionate about rugby and thus knowing the game and players obviously helps a lot but I still regularly looks at players' current stats on Superbru and the stats from previous seasons."
"After the lineups are announced, I'll pick my team but I wait as long as possible before saving it completely to check if there are any late changes, injuries or withdrawals, especially with covid this past season."
"I definitely take the weather into consideration, for example I'll rather pick backs and loose forwards as my captain in a game where the weather forecast looks good and there will be more running rugby than there would be if rain is forecast."
Cosmic says selecting one of the back 3 as captain is usually the way go and mentioned home advantage, team form and even referees as other things to consider when making fantasy selections. In terms of transfers, planning ahead is key.
"I use all of my available transfers, even if only to bench a player for next week, because you may not have enough transfers to do what you want to do the following week."
"I try to read as many rugby articles as I can about the upcoming games as well - you never know what info might help you with your picks - for example, a coach might say that a player will play reduced minutes meaning it's better to opt for a similar player from the same team who is likely to play more minutes and therefore have more time to score points"
It's been great to hear that Cosmic is so passionate about rugby and our fantasy games. There's no doubt that she's the bru to beat in next season's fantasy tournaments so hopefully the above provides a little help for the rest of us!
Finally, Cosmic wanted to take this opportunity to give a shoutout to some of the fellow brus she competes with in competitive pools that no doubt pushed her to this achievement: "Rugby Legends, InItForTheLuck, SKONKIES Yellow Cap - well done guys and good luck for the upcoming tournaments!"
Congratulations once again to Cosmic and thank you to everyone else who enjoyed playing our fantasy rugby games this season.
Big congrats to Cosmic. Happy you from SA and leading the pack.... will def be looking for you come Rugby Championship time.
Congrats Esme but you need to join far more pools, you are hiding your picking light under a bushel.
PS: A fews years back i was a super rugby global champion and know the effort/luck it takes.