Manly backrower Justin Horo has hailed the Sea Eagles' red-hot backs as the best in the NRL following Saturday's 40-6 crushing of Parramatta.
The 2011 premiers have been in ominous form over the last month, racking up 198 points in their last five games to move up to third spot on the ladder.
Horo was one of seven try-scorers against the Eels, the club who discarded him at end of last year, with wingers Jorge Taufua and David Williams crossing twice in addition to Brett Stewart and Daly Cherry-Evans.
Centres Jamie Lyon and Steve Matai also produced strong performances along with five-eighth Kieran Foran and big back-rower Horo believes no other team in the NRL can rival them collectively.
"I think we have the best backline in the comp, and I know that sounds biased but I really believe it," Horo told AAP.
"Some people might not agree with me, but they are playing some incredible footy and scoring a lot of points. It's a pleasure to play alongside them."
Horo is also in fantastic form, bagging five tries in his last four games, making a mockery of Parramatta's decision to grant him an early release with a year still remaining on his contract.
The 26-year-old only featured six times for the Eels last season, largely due to injury, and although he never wanted to leave the club, is sad to see them languishing at the foot of the ladder once again.
Manly's victory was a 10th loss in a row for Ricky Stuart's Parramatta side and Horo hopes his former team can soon return to being a force in the NRL.
"I have some very close ties with Parra. My family all still live in the area and guys like Jarryd Hayne, Timmy Mannah and Matt Keating are good friends," he said.
"It's a great club but doing it a bit tough at the moment but I do hope things turn around soon."
