Overall top 8 log positions - Super Rugby after Round 5

1   Lions           -    19    *

2   Rebels         -    15

3   Highlanders  -   13    #

4   Reds            -   12

5   Hurricanes    -   10

6   Crusaders     -   10

7   Waratahs      -   10

8   Stormers       -    9    *

*   Played 5 games

#  Played 3 games

The positions are in fact close and could change on virtually a weekly basis = eg the game next round between the Hurricanes and the Highlanders can affect the ratings and so could the game between the Stormers and the Reds.  The Rebels can go to the top if the out-of-form Lions lose against the Jaguarez and the Rebels beat the poor Sharks by a bonus point win.     

I note in passing the Mighty Stormers are not bottom of the log as ou maaaikie is predi ctng is their fate!!

Beeno

They have a long way to go before a top 8 log position is secured and they have to perform better than they did against the Waratahs.    

I see the Mighty Canes beating the Landers by about 7. Stormers should account for the Reds easily enough. Same for Rebels and the Sharks. 

Looking at the results of the Hurricanes and Highlanders games against the Crusaders it could be a close call - but I think the long journey of the Canes could have been a factor,

There has been plenty upsets in the series thus far - so there could be more next Round.     

Canes had a week off. So they should be refreshend. Most of the team had a game this WE for Canes Development beating Blues Development 41-17. Well see. I think Canes prob warm favs being at home. I can't see the Stormers loosing at home. However Sharks have a chance to upset the Rebels.