After Round 1 the situation us a follows:-
Jaguares 5
Crusaders 5
Sunwolves 4
Stormers 5
Chiefs 4
Sharks 4
Brumbies 4
Reds 1
Highlanders 0 #
Blues 0
Bulls 0
Rebels 0
Waratahs 0
Hurricanes 0
Lions 0
# The Highlanders had a bye in Round 1
There were some surprise results, eg –
* The Sunwolves beating the Rebels ; and
* Th Stomers beating the Hurricanes 27-0
Some interesting match-ups in the second round with the Sunwolves having a bye:-
I don't get all the people surprised by the Canes. I looked at that squad, new last minute coach and playing in SA. I picked the stormers in Total rankers as I thought it was a easy 3 points.
In the Kiwi conference its a 2 horse race with the Crusaders and Chiefs with the Blues being the dark horse and might squeak into 3rd. Canes and highlanders to finish well down the log
The Stormers victory wasn't that surprising, but the way the Canes melted was. Even the poorest NZ teams normally put up a fight. The Stormers were a bit lucky at times, but they also threw away scoring opportunities...let's see how things progresses. Hopeful a more interesting season ahead.
CF
How do you rate the Highlanders comparative to the Hurricanes this year?
Highlanders to finish last, they have lost to much experience I feel.
