Comments on: Super Rugby Predictions 2018: Round 7

By: Ger-tech

Ger-tech — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:45:05 +0000

I agree with these picks mostly, but the first and last game can be GSP killers. The Highlanders are notorious of winning close battles with their NZ counter parts when there is nothing to choose between the sides and the Lions will be scarred by their away loss to the Jaguares.

By: Guy

Guy — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 13:10:29 +0000

Perhaps foolishly, I have gone with my heart rather than my head, and predicted a Lions win. My other picks are all within a few margin points of yours.

Not a great season for us Sharks fans.

By: Morras

Morras — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 12:32:15 +0000

I agree with you on the Highlanders Frans. Johnny Fauli seems to be a bit dodgy on defence and he will be up against one of the in form centers in Rob Thompson. The Highlanders will also have more upfront to keep Brody Retallic in check than what eh Bulls and Sunwolves had. Against the Sunwolves the Chiefs seemed to use a kicking game plan to stretch the rush defensive before they opened them up a kicking game against the deadly Highlanders back three can really come back to haunt you. Never the less its gonna be a cracker of a game.

By: Hutch

Hutch — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 11:45:42 +0000

Hi Morras. Good stats and yes I’m slightly nervous at the number of away matches I have picked, but as I say, you have to judge each match on its individual merits, since one outcome does not affect another.

Cross your fingers and hope for the best.

By: Morras

Morras — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 11:30:53 +0000

Good day Hutch.

I only differ from you on the Chiefs game and margin for the Lions game otherwise we feel the same BUT there has been 36 games played in super rugby this year , 27 games won by the home team and 5 games won by the away team where the away team has been the no brain pick. That leaves 3 away victories given the Sharks and Waratahs drawn game thus a less than 10 persent away victory throughout the tournament. You will in one weekend go for the same amount of away victories than the whole of the completed season and I will bank on one more!

By: Frans

Frans — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 11:07:12 +0000

You won’t be far out with your picks.The only team to cause an upset could be the Highlanders.Team selection still awaited.Final picks after team announcement.