The following is my forecast as to the potential match outcomes in Round 13 of SuperRugby:-
Blues vs Huricanes
The Blues had two good wins this year – ie the Lions and the Waratahs - but otherwise they were poor and I cannot see them beating any of the NZ franchises this year. This shouldbe a walk in the Park for them.
Sunwolves vs Reds
Even though the Sunwolves have lost the services of their captain (Labuschagne) I tinkthis is theone game this year they can win. They came close in at least two other games – and in general played better against most teams than they did over the last three years. I hope for their sake they beat the Reds and give them a chance to win by circa 6 points.
Crusaders vs Waratahs
Another walk in the park for the Crusaders -a win by circa 30 points likely
Highlanders vs Lions
The Lions have lost their best player- but I think they should still be able to beat the Highlandersby a comfortable margin. The letter team was disgraced by the Sharks and travelling back to NZ this week would not help them against the Lions at all.
Brumbies vs Rebels
Both teamshave been poor this year – the Rebels started off like a steam train and the Brumbies never really got started, Many people would say – who cares – after the recent disgraceful performances of both teams. The Rebels beat the Brumbies at home and I think they would have too much fire power for the bumbies,
Stormers vs Chiefs
The poor Chiefs, after –
* needing serious refereeing assistance to beat the Bulls at home; and
* losing against the Jaguares at homw,
Will be easily beaten by the Stirmers by circa 12 points – but that may be conservative,
Bulls vs Sharks
It is verydifficult to beat the Bulls in Pretoria – both have serious fie power – so I am going to say a draw or a win by a vry small margin by either of the teams is possible. Very hard topredict.
