Intro:
Damn it’s such a huge change being a supporter when your team is actually in for a chance of making the finals. My heart is palpitating and watching the last 2 games have almost given me a f##king stroke, I lost my voice at the game and struggled home around about 3 am with nothing left in the wallet. I’m still struggling with the improvement and part of me still thinks I’m dreaming (Yes I know I need help). After facing all SA sides in a row its now back into ANZAC country and firstly to deal with the Brumbies. Arrgh shit its going to do me in.
Highlanders vs Waratahs
Well firstly it’s in Invercargill I think what the highlanders are going to do is freeze the Tahs to death. The Tahs have a good record against the Highlanders but they are injury depleted up front and in the lossie department, morally bankrupt and let’s face it about as interesting to watch as paint dry. Its fun listening to Tahs supporter’s state that they are third on the try scoring list and only 1 less try than the Reds (34). Then you remind them 11 tries were against the Lions and 5 against both the Cheetahs and Blues so over 60% of their tries were in 3 games only.
The Highlanders have been really hit and miss this season. They can score but their defence has been terrible in stages (Force game). I would like the Highlanders to win this game to create some breathing space but I just don’t think they can do it. I just hoping they don’t get 4 tries scored against them. NSW by 5
.
Stormers vs Crusaders
Now this should be a great match. God knows who is going to win this, I sure as hell don’t. Two plays three on the ladder and a loss can make either side drop out of the top 4. They are both off a loss and serious time zone changes. But the stormers are sleeping in their own bed and that may make all the difference. Stormers by
3, neither side will score 4 tries.
Hurricanes vs Chiefs
Two of the potential title shots, shot their season sometime ago now. The Hurricanes have a slight chance but hell a lot of games would have to go their way for them to sneak in. The chiefs are probably investigating Donald’s bank account after that effort with the boot. So the chiefs have not won a game at home this year. That has got to hurt.
Um arggh lets give it the Hurricanes
by 8.
Brumbies vs Reds
My match of the round. Arguably the Nags are QLD nemesis as they have only beaten them once. Real Madrid really didn’t happen. Injuries, disharmony, out of form players and dodgy ref calls (NSW game only) have destroyed them. QLD well I have spoken about them enough.
Best news for QLD, Steve Walsh will be controlling the game again. But he pick on QLD this week. Who know? My poor heart.
I think it might be in my interest to send the family out to the moves this game. It’s going to get loud abusive and potentially fatal for me. QLD
by 8 and possibly 1 corpse.
Cheetahs vs Blues
Go the Cheetahs. Back at home but up against the Blues who would have marked this game for 5 points. I didn’t see the Blues get spanked last week. Blues still have a shot but I think the Cheetahs back at home will offer a hell of a lot more backbone than they did on the road. Blues
to get this in the end though by about 8.
Lions vs Western Force
Lions suck. I’m not too sure if a team has lost every game in a season but the Lions are having a clear shot for the spoon. Go the force and make the chiefs petrified that they may end up lower on the log than you are. Force
by 15.
Bulls vs Sharks
Bulls are now back at home but they are up against the Sharks. This is going to be a huge game. Not only are saffa jumpers up for grabs but the Sharks are going to want to make up for a poor season start. I reckon there is going to be huge feeling in this game and it may well get really niggly. Bulls should have enough all around the park to win but it will only be just. Bulls
by 3.
