Stats mean diddlysquat as a predictor of a result but nevertheless we all analyse them. Here are some comparative stats on the sharks and the Canes:
Tries: canes 39 (second in s18) sharks not in top 15Clean breaks: Canes 115 (3rd) Sharks not listed
Carrries : Canes 1091 (first) Sharks not listedMeters gained: Canes 4762 (first) Sharks not listedDefenders beaten: Canes 221 (3rd) Sharks not listedTackle success: Canes 83.2% Sharks 86.6% Lineout success: Canes 93.3% (first) sharks not in top 15Offloads: Canes 98 (8th) sharks not in top 15Scrum success: Canes 93% (3rd) sharks 88.0% 11thRucks success: Canes 95% (6th) sharks 93% 12thYellow cards: both teams have 2.
Sharks only lead in tackle success.
So according to these stats it should be an easy win for the Canes but I don't think this will be the case. I don't see how the sharks can win but if they can get their set piece working & keep the ball away from the Canes they have a shot. There is always the rolling maul strategy.
Captain18,570 posts
05 May 2016, 07:39
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05 May 2016, 07:39#1


