Rugby Union Super 14 - Ante post

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	Crusaders	4.25
	Hurricanes	6.1
	Sharks	8
	Blues	11
	NSW Waratahs	13
	Bulls	15
	Chiefs	17
	Stormers	17
	Brumbies
19

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Re: Rugby Union Super 14 - Ante post I think the bookies have this one wrong. For me this is between the Sharks and the Hurricanes, with the Sharks as slight favs. I can't see why the Crusaders are so short, no Dan Carter which takes a lot of their game away. I'm also not convinced by their new coaching setup. Sure they are loaded with other good players, but I think they'll fall short. Blues could be a danger, but as always they'll fall short. I don't think Pat Lamm is the right guy for the job. The Waratahs will play tight ugly Rugby and grind out results, esp in Sydney but I don't they have what it takes to go to SA or NZ and win the win ones, esp in the post season play offs. I see them no better than 4th and out in the semis. I pretty much discount everyone else as no hopers. First matches this weekend