Super Rugby Predictions 2017: Round 5

Super Rugby predictions

Confidence is high after last week’s GSP on Superbru, taking the winning streak to 12 matches in a row. Let’s hope we can keep it up for Round 5, and start hitting some more margins too.

Crusaders v Force
This is a gift to start off the round – you never pick for the Force away, and you usually pick the Saders to win in Christchurch. Crusaders by 23.

Rebels v Waratahs
This one is not so easy, as two Aussie teams with one win between them face off in Melbourne. You would think the Waratahs would have too much for the Rebels, but it’s not an easy pick. Waratahs by 6.

Blues v Bulls
The Blues were unlucky to lose to the Crusaders last week, and look like the more threatening side, particularly in Auckland. Blues by 16.

Brumbies v Highlanders
The 2015 champions have not been too convincing this season, with just one win in the tournament, but they’ve only faced other Kiwi sides. This is a tough one and could be the GSP decider, and I’m putting faith in New Zealand over Australia. Highlanders by 4

Sunwolves v Stormers
After their week one drubbing, the Sunwolves have put in some more respectable performances, but the Stormers should still beat them in Singapore. Stormers by 23

Kings v Lions
The Kings came so close to a big upset last week – can they do it this time against another South African side? I doubt it. Lions by 19

Cheetahs v Sharks
I suspect the scare last week will give the Sharks a kick up the proverbial, and they’ll be better this week for it. Sharks by 8.

Jaguares v Reds
The Reds will have played matches in Christchurch, Johannesburg and Buenos Aires in the space of 15 days. Ludicrous schedule, and they’ll lose all of them. Jaguares by 23.

5 thoughts on “Super Rugby Predictions 2017: Round 5

  1. I live in Canada & have been included in the SuperBru Pool (by friends scattered around the World). I haven’t told anyone but I faithfully follow your predictions. I’m currently sitting 7th out of14. Not complaining. Many thanks. Please continue the weekly predictions. I live by them!

  2. I live in Canada & have been included in the SuperBru Pool (by friends scattered around the World). I haven’t told anyone but I faithfully follow your predictions. I’m currently sitting 7th out of14. Not complaining. Many thanks. Please continue the weekly predictions. I live by them!

  3. The Brumbies have won twice, contrary to what you report…so I’m not too sure how accurate that guesstimate is…

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