Crusaders still 3 / 1 Super 15 favourites

 With the boys comprehensive win over the Hurricanes , DC back and McCaw returning shortly, the Crusaders are looking good for another championship win my friends. Stormers and Bulls are about the only SA teams that could threaten . Our biggest challernge will come from those Mooloo boys  - it'll be WW3 when we clash with the Chiefs in week 23 but i think we can take them.

 A little disappointing how not all the teams play each other in the pool play - perhaps it's time to reduce the number of teams in the comp. NZ could easily do without the Auckland Blues and if SA and OZ ditch a team each that would be a big improvement to a great comp. 

The log position of the Blues does not reflect their quality. They had a run of bad luck, but IMO they are still better than the Canes and on the day they should be able to win any team in the comp, like they did the Bulls at Loftus. I would keep the amount of teams, but have them play the first half of the conference and let the worst team of each countree drop out, before they start travelling. That way the top 4 teams of each countree can hace a go at it.

Hurricanes and Blues meet weekend after next and i can't see the Blues reversing their current form. I think the Canes should also give the Chiefs a run for their money this weekend especially after coming off a loss. Underestimate those Canes at your peril my friends.

I don't underestimate them, I just don't think the Blues are as as bad as their results would indicate ATM.

Black udder I would have thought your hopes for another Super comp win would have taken a knock after your "win " against the Stomrers. Man all those sudden offsides - dont bank on getting them again if  a decent ref is appointed - plus other ref errors noted by the nz commentators. You were outscored in tries also by a disrupted side.

Stormers clearly are the better side but I guess you are pinning your hope on our injuries?

The Crusties might be a chance to win S15 but I don't believe they're as good as in previous years, if anything they've come back to the field. I think they'll outmuscle the Chiefs but unlike previous years the Chiefs will give them some anxious moments.

@Beeny remember me telling your mob would come up against a real team ? Stop making so many excuses for your team then will you and acknowledge you're suffering from verbal diarrhea and mental constipation.

 DbDraad, the log position of the Blues DOES reflect their quality!