Super 14: Week 10

[blackcrow]

Blues win by 13+ margin (2.80 @ centrebet) Impressive win by the Blues last time as they finally gave their backline the platform to show what they are capable of. They ran the Lions raggard and combined to put on some very good moves that the Lions couldn't stop. Now they face the Highlanders who grinded a win over the Reds last week. They had the opportunities to score but lacked the finishing touches and now they meet another attack oriented side who can also match them in the forwards. The Blues will open the Highlanders up, even more than the Reds did, and considering that the Highlanders side are noted for their defence, this match may reflect that the Highlanders have overachieved to this point and that the Blues with some momentum as they look to get a semi final spot, will score some tries, as bonus points are even more vital at this stage. The Blues have won 5 of the 6 matches played in Auckland, and have won 4 of their last 5 meetings by 13+ points, so like the look of another similar outcome. Bulls win by 1-12 margin (3.25 @ tab) Bulls come into this game on a high with a very good win over the Waratahs last week. Though they without two very good locks in Botha and Matfield, they do have Rossouw and Steenkamp and they are two pretty good replacements. They do have some real flyers on the backs, and look to Steyn to give the likes of Habana plenty of opportunities to trouble the Brunbies backline, who will be without their best performaing back Gerrard who is out of this game. He has been very good at sweeping behind the lines as well as clearing the danger zones, whether with the high ball or the long torpedo's. The Brumbies will miss him, and with Mortlock moving out to the wings, they also lose some of their strength in the centres. Bulls have their tails up so they are looking to not only cement a top 4 spot but also a possible home semi berth, so look to them to continue from last weeks result with a narrow win here

[blackcrow]

Re: Super 14: Week 10 Blues win by 13+ margin :) Bulls win by 1-12 margin :@ Late try and conversion sees the Brumbies win by a point