Super Rugby Round 10 Predictions!

How did the Rebels lose to the Jaguares last week? Only 5% predicted that on Superbru, which did for the GSP for nearly everyone, and then the Bulls thrashing the Sharks was slightly less important.

Our 4 from 6 was above average, and a couple of margin points in the Highlanders and Waratahs games delivered a few green arrows and Yellow Caps. There are seven matches this weekend, making the GSP that much harder, but we continue to hope...

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Here are my predictions for Round 10 of Super Rugby.

Blues v Highlanders

The Blues were underwhelming last week against the Sunwolves, and despite the win, they are pretty much out of contention already. Granted they have by far the toughest conference with the other NZ teams, but I think the Highlanders will be fresher and more determined to win. Prediction: Highlanders by 4

Waratahs v Lions

The Lions have been up and down so far this season, and although they are way out in front in the SA conference, they have played 6 of their 8 games at home, and so now the real test begins. The Waratahs have put four wins together in a row, and top the Aussie conference, but they are also about to embark on a tougher run of games. This is a really tough one to pick, but I'm going with the home side, just. Prediction: Waratahs by 2

Crusaders v Sunwolves

If the previous game was tough to pick, this one is easy. There is some rain forecast, so it might not be a cricket score that some will expect, and the Sunwolves have only lost one match by more than 28 points, which is somewhat faint praise! Let's go Prediction: Crusaders by 28

Reds v Chiefs

How the Reds have won 3 games this season is somewhat mystifying, particularly with 5 away games out of 7. This is the first Kiwi side they will face this season, and I can't see the New Zealand dominance ending this weekend. Prediction: Chiefs by 18

Bulls v Rebels

What a performance from the Bulls last weekend, putting 40 points past the Sharks in their own pond. After a fine start to the season, the Rebels have now lost 3 of the last 4, and I think the Bulls could start to threaten the playoff places with a run of matches in South Africa. Prediction: Bulls by 9

Sharks v Stormers

These two have disappointed so far, with only 5 wins between them all season. The Stormers have lost all their away matches, but the Sharks have only won 1 of their home matches, so there's not a lot to be gleaned there. But, the Sharks have won 4 of the last 5 against the Stormers, and along with home advantage, that's enough to give them another chance after last week's drubbing by the Bulls. Prediction: Sharks by 2

Brumbies v Jaguares

The Brumbies have been a bit of a bogey team for me this season, losing when I pick them and winning when I don't. I suppose at least there's a pattern there, whereas the Jaguares' results have been all over the place. My gut wants to say the Brumbies, and it is only the Jaguares' comeback win last weekend that is making me think twice - but actually, that might mean the home side takes them more seriously. Prediction: Brumbies by 4

What do you think of these predictions? Do you fancy your chances of a GSP?

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