Super 14: Semi finals

[blackcrow]

Sharks win by 13+ margin The Sharks topped the ladder after the regular season and played the most consistent rugby. They have the 4th best attack and the 2nd best defence so they are pretty good on both sides of the ball. The Blues were looking like the winners half way during the season but the wheels have fallen off in the second half. They possess a very good pack especially with Flavell leading the way (but hurt by the loss of Williams) but they need to lift here if they want to monster the Sharks pack. While they have some very good backs, the loss of Macallister in midfield is a big blow, for his running and his ability to pot field goals from a long way out. On the flip side you have Montgomery who can hit them from anywhere inside the oppositin half, then quite a few penalty goals should be scored here. The Sharks just look simply too good for the Blues especially in their own backyard which is a pretty tough place to get a result. Bulls win by 1-12 margin The Bulls have been very impressive lately and come into this game with much confidence. They have an excellent forward pack and have really come into their own in the last few weeks. They have the ability to outmuscle the Crusaders pack which have shown some weaknesses in the last few weeks. The Bulls have the form on the board but they ahve to watch out for probably the best player in rugby: Dan Carter. He has an outstanding football brain and his incisive kicking and passing are the cornerstone of the Crusaders maintaining possession and momentum. To a lesser extent, the Bulls have a simialr player in Hougarrd who plays a similar role for them. This will be a great game to watch and there should be nothing in it. The Crusaders have the experience while the Bulls have the form and the home advantage, which should be just enough for them to win.

[Jumbo]

Re: Super 14: Semi finals Nice work bro,good luck with your selections.