We take a look at the 4 Super Rugby fixtures being played on Saturday from a betting perspective.
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FIJIAN DRUA vs. CRUSADERS – click here to bet
The Fijian Drua side currently sit in 11th place on the log after losing both of their opening games this season, with their only point on the log being a losing bonus point to Moana last weekend.
After a loss in their first game, they were expected to bounce back with a win, but their opponents proved too much for them on the day last weekend and although the game was close, they lost after a high scoring game by just 3 points, with the match ending 39-36.
The Crusaders are in 10th place on the log at the moment, just 1 place ahead of their opponents for this weekend’s clash. The Crusaders have had an unexpected start to this year’s competition, losing both of their first 2 matches leaving them with just 1 losing bonus point to their name that they picked up against the Chiefs.
Their most recent match saw them face the Waratahs in a game they were expected to win, however, the Waratahs ran away with the game in the end, winning 37-24.
Handicap: Fijian Drua +7.5
Suggested Bet: Winning Margin – Crusaders by 15+ points at 33/20
I believe the Crusaders form will start to improve this weekend and they will avenge last years defeat in this fixture.
BRUMBIES vs. WESTERN FORCE – click here to bet
The Brumbies have had a reasonable start to the season so far, winning their first game and picking up a bonus point in the process against the Rebels. They are in 6th place with 5 points to their name after the bonus point win.
They took on the Chiefs in the second round of the championship, where they were dominated and struggled to put points on the board and pressure on their opponents, resulting in a 46-12 loss.
The Western Force have had a disaster of a start to this year’s Super Rugby season, and they are yet to win a game across the 2 rounds they have played. They are in last place on the table and they are yet to even pick up a losing bonus point.
They took on the Rebels last weekend and although they hd a 19 point lead at one point, they could not get the job done in the end and the Rebels ran away with a high-scoring 48-34 win.
Handicap: Brumbies -17.5
Suggested Bet: Total Points – over 62.5 at 2.05
The games in the Super Rugby so far have been high scoring and I have no doubt these sides will push each other to the limits and scoring a lot of points.
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HURRICANES vs. BLUES – click here to bet
The Hurricanes have had an almost perfect start to the season, and they sit in 2nd place on the log at the moment with 9 points after winning both of their matches and picking up a bonus point in round 1 against the Western Force.
Their most recent match was against the Reds and the match ended up being a very close encounter with the Hurricanes just managing to take the win, however they did not pick up a bonus point in that game.
The Blues have also had an impressive start to the season, and they have managed to win their 2 matches played. They are ranked 3rd on the table with 9 points as well, with the only thing separating these sides being points difference after they picked up a bonus point in round 1 too.
Their most recent game was a clash of New Zealand sides when they faced off against the Highlanders in an exciting game and they managed to create an 8 point gap which they held when the final whistle blew with the match ending 37-29.
Handicap: Hurricanes +4.5
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result – Hurricanes at 27/20
I think the Hurricanes have had a solid start to this season and I think they will hold their good form by taking an upset win.
REDS vs. CHIEFS – click here to bet
The Reds are currently top Australian side in the competition, and they have had a good start to the season, and they sit in 4th on the log after picking up a bonus point win in round 1, and a losing bonus point in last weekend’s round, leaving them with 6 leader board points.
They took on the Hurricanes in their most recent game where they put up a good fight, pushing until the end and keeping the game close, but they were unable to execute and pick up the win, forcing them to settle for their losing bonus point after going down to a Golden Score.
The Chiefs have been brilliant so far in the Super Rugby this year so far and they are topping the log after winning both games they have played and picking up a bonus point win in their 2nd match which was against the Brumbies.
The game against the Brumbies took place last Sunday where the Chiefs had no problem cruising to victory and winning the match by an impressive 34 points with the final score being 46-12, giving the Chiefs the bonus point.
Handicap: Reds +10.5
Suggested Bet: Chiefs Totals – over 32.5 at 9/10
The Chiefs have been putting a lot of points on the board as of late and I see no reason why they will not do it again this weekend against a Reds side that plays a positive brand of rugby.
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