Super Rugby - Round 16

The last round before the June break when Internationals will be played. Only 2 Aussie matches will be played next week.

Friday 31 May

Crusaders vs Waratahs
Brumbies vs Hurricanes

Saturday 1 June

Highlanders vs Blues
Reds vs Rebels
Stormers vs Kings
Cheetahs vs Bulls (Ref a concern)

Chiefs, Force & Sharks all earning 4 points having a bye

Newlands will be very wet on Saturday,

wonder what type of reception Luke Watson gonna get at Newlands...

At least I can say that there is absolutely no ways that the Sharks can loose this weekend!

guess you will have to come out of retirement and talk about horses this weekend Craig...<

Got no runners and not punting because I cannot see them in the parade ring and canter down! ><

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Author's Picks:
Waratahs (+11.5) 9/10
Brumbies (-7.5) 9/10
Blues (-3.5) 9/10
Reds (-7.5) 9/10
Kings (+17.5) 9/10
Cheetahs 11/10

With the conditions in Christchurch forecasted to be fine and clear i expect the Crusaders to inflict some pain on the Tahs. The Brumbies will play a ''safe game'' keeping it tight against the Canes, will be close but they should come out on tops.

In terms of betting the Kings @ Evens (+16.5) is the bet bet of the round for me...

gregbucks Wrote:

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> With the conditions in Christchurch forecasted to
> be fine and clear i expect the Crusaders to
> inflict some pain on the Tahs. The Brumbies will
> play a ''safe game'' keeping it tight against the
> Canes, will be close but they should come out on
> tops.
>
> In terms of betting the Kings @ Evens (+16.5) is
> the bet bet of the round for me...


Greg you could be right in the Kings game. The weather forecast is poor tomorrow and rain is always a great leveler so in bad conditions 16,5 might be a good bet. On the flip side The Stormers know they need 5 points if they want a chance at making the knockout so I don't see them holding anything back. If there is a market for tryscorer in the game I would go with Deon Fourie, as the Stormers need tries they will set up 5 meter line outs and Deon Fourie is the man to hold the ball at the back of the rolling maul so recon in poor conditions he is likely to score a try.

gregbucks Wrote:

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> wonder what type of reception Luke Watson gonna
> get at Newlands...


I see he cried off with 'flu, did not wanna risk a few 'objects' to the head ?

Frodo Wrote:

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> gregbucks Wrote:
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>

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> > wonder what type of reception Luke Watson gonna
> > get at Newlands...
>
>
> I see he cried off with 'flu, did not wanna risk a
> few 'objects' to the head ?


Frodo, that makes 3 for 3 SA away games missed by Puke. I wonder what excuse he will come up with for Loftus.

shrek Wrote:

> Frodo, that makes 3 for 3 SA away games missed by
> Puke. I wonder what excuse he will come up with
> for Loftus.

My thoughts exactly.

Waratahs making the Saders look ordinary. :

My bet on Saders at -11 is not looking good.