Round 5 matches Discussion

There are some interesting mtaches coming up and priobable outcomes can be determined easily - while others will be humdingers.
Hurricanes - Kings
If the Hurricanes cannot beat the Kings by 30 points they should not be in the tournament.

Chiefs - Force
If the Chiefs cannot beat the Force by 25 points they should not be in the tournament.

Rebels - Highlanders
The Highlanders may be the favourites to win this match - but I regard the Rebels as a very good side and give them a reasonable chance (40%) in beating the Highlanders.
Sunwolves - Bulls 
The way the Bulls demolished the Rebels and the Rebels demolished the Sunwolves makes this forecast easy - a win by the Bulls is inevitable.
Cheetahs - Brumbies
It is not easy to beat the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein, but the Brumbies will be very sore about their loss on Saturday and that will give an edge to their performance.  However, I would give the small chance (20%) of winning to the Cheetahs.
Sharks - Crusaders
This is not a nice game for the Crusaders on their visit to SA and they will be hard-pressed in this game.   Should be a humdinger - but based on performances thus far in the tournament I think the Sharks has an excellent chance of beating them.   
Jaguares - Stormers  
The Stormers should find this one an easy win.


 

 Mike, it's always going to be tough in Argentina. I can't believe  you think it will be an easy win for the Stormers.  Probably their most difficult match of the season.

Yes - Stormers will need another great game to beat the Jaguares at home after a game they probably feel they should have won. Jaguares still feel like a team that is misfiring and yet to find their stride - Sanchez needs to step up and lead them like he did the Argies.
Odds makers have the Jaguares as 3 point favorites
Hurricanes, btw, are 33.5 point favorites on the mighty Kings.
Sharks / Crusaders with the narrowest spread. Sharks favored by 2.5