Three plays from the second round of Super 12. More plays than normal in a single round of a rugby tournament, but I like these so will play them. Also treading dangerous ground in backing teams on the road conceding points, but these teams have the class to overcome that hurdle.
Chiefs vs Highlanders (Friday 06:35 AM GMT, Waikato Stadium, New Zealand)
The Chiefs opened up last week with a defeat at the hands of the Otago Highlanders, while the travelling Auckland Blues stunned stunned the Aussies with their drubbing of the New South Wales Waratahs.
Most will look to possibly the most dangerous back trio in world rugby in the Blues wingers Joe Rokocoko, Malili Caucaunibaca, and full back Doug Hewlett, and say that they will have too much for the Chiefs. This may be true, but believe me this match will not be won or lost in the backs. The Blues pack should and will dominate this contest. The Chiefs have decided to drop hard forward Paul Miller, and this will not help their cause. If the Blues can dominate as expected, then it should leave their backs with plenty of time to release their speed men outside. Note that Carlos Spencer is set to start the game, and should the Chiefs be as ill disciplined as they were against the Highlanders, then we could well see a repeat, with Spencer bagging a hatful.
1 Point Auckland Blues (-12) at 5/6 with Stan James
Cats vs Waratahs (Saturday-17:10 PM GMT, Bloemfontein, South Africa
The Cats were stunned last weekend by the Bulls first Super 12 win in two years, while the Waratahs endured a equally woeful defeat by the Auckland Blues.
Although, both suffered defeats in round one, the Waratahs were beaten by a much better outfit, and can blame the weather conditions as a reason for their defeat. I stated that they may struggle due to the huge influx of rugby league players in their back line. This will improve as the tournament progresses, and hugh winger Lote Tiquiri can look forward to the dry hard pitches of South Africa, as opposed to the wet conditions he had to face last week.
The South Africans, without a victory at home in five outings, can hardly point to home advantage as a factor, but as ever, will field a big physical pack who will be out to beat up the Waratahs, but should the Aussies edge the physical encounter, then the league boys in the backs should be able to finally display the skills, and win the game.
1 Point Win Waratahs (-5.5) at 9/10 with Canbet
Sharks vs Brumbies (Saturday-15:05 PM GMT, Durban, South Africa)
The Sharks were crushed by the Western Stormers in the opener, while fourteen men ACT Brumbies held off the Queensland Reds.
With the sudden emergence of the Bulls, the Sharks may well finish bottom in this Super 12 campaign, with a South African team certain to occupy the bottom spot by the end of the season. Poor pre-season form, was followed by that heavy defeat last weekend. Although the Brumbies have never won in Durban, they are easily the better of the teams. The Brumbies face a lot of road games this season, and will not want to be losing to teams like the Sharks in a hurry. Georgie Gregan looked as sharp as ever, last week, while the backs were always looking to run the ball. If the Brumbies forwards get enough ball from the ever physical South Africans, the likes of Larkham, Roff, and Mortlock can break holes in the defence, and ensure handicap backers go home happy.
Bet of Round Two!!
2 Points Win ACT Brumbies (-5) at 5/6 with TotalBet
That is it....back next weekend with Round Three, and more Six Nations rugby!!!
Good Luck
Chiefs vs Highlanders (Friday 06:35 AM GMT, Waikato Stadium, New Zealand)
The Chiefs opened up last week with a defeat at the hands of the Otago Highlanders, while the travelling Auckland Blues stunned stunned the Aussies with their drubbing of the New South Wales Waratahs.
Most will look to possibly the most dangerous back trio in world rugby in the Blues wingers Joe Rokocoko, Malili Caucaunibaca, and full back Doug Hewlett, and say that they will have too much for the Chiefs. This may be true, but believe me this match will not be won or lost in the backs. The Blues pack should and will dominate this contest. The Chiefs have decided to drop hard forward Paul Miller, and this will not help their cause. If the Blues can dominate as expected, then it should leave their backs with plenty of time to release their speed men outside. Note that Carlos Spencer is set to start the game, and should the Chiefs be as ill disciplined as they were against the Highlanders, then we could well see a repeat, with Spencer bagging a hatful.
1 Point Auckland Blues (-12) at 5/6 with Stan James
Cats vs Waratahs (Saturday-17:10 PM GMT, Bloemfontein, South Africa
The Cats were stunned last weekend by the Bulls first Super 12 win in two years, while the Waratahs endured a equally woeful defeat by the Auckland Blues.
Although, both suffered defeats in round one, the Waratahs were beaten by a much better outfit, and can blame the weather conditions as a reason for their defeat. I stated that they may struggle due to the huge influx of rugby league players in their back line. This will improve as the tournament progresses, and hugh winger Lote Tiquiri can look forward to the dry hard pitches of South Africa, as opposed to the wet conditions he had to face last week.
The South Africans, without a victory at home in five outings, can hardly point to home advantage as a factor, but as ever, will field a big physical pack who will be out to beat up the Waratahs, but should the Aussies edge the physical encounter, then the league boys in the backs should be able to finally display the skills, and win the game.
1 Point Win Waratahs (-5.5) at 9/10 with Canbet
Sharks vs Brumbies (Saturday-15:05 PM GMT, Durban, South Africa)
The Sharks were crushed by the Western Stormers in the opener, while fourteen men ACT Brumbies held off the Queensland Reds.
With the sudden emergence of the Bulls, the Sharks may well finish bottom in this Super 12 campaign, with a South African team certain to occupy the bottom spot by the end of the season. Poor pre-season form, was followed by that heavy defeat last weekend. Although the Brumbies have never won in Durban, they are easily the better of the teams. The Brumbies face a lot of road games this season, and will not want to be losing to teams like the Sharks in a hurry. Georgie Gregan looked as sharp as ever, last week, while the backs were always looking to run the ball. If the Brumbies forwards get enough ball from the ever physical South Africans, the likes of Larkham, Roff, and Mortlock can break holes in the defence, and ensure handicap backers go home happy.
Bet of Round Two!!
2 Points Win ACT Brumbies (-5) at 5/6 with TotalBet
That is it....back next weekend with Round Three, and more Six Nations rugby!!!
Good Luck
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