S14 Round Eight Predictions

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:05

Super 14 at large

It is that time of the week again, when we venture out into the dangerous arena of Super 14 predictions. After last week's impressive performances by our resident 'experts', we are hoping for another big weekend!

Johan Greyling now has a clear three-point lead over second-placed John Granger, who still hold a comfortable lead over the chasing pack.

Just five points now separate Granger from third place - held jointly by Rudolf Mehl and Rob Peters (on 46 points). Phil Coetzer (45) and Steve Farrell (44) both still have a shot at the top.

However, for the rest it could become a long season.

We are now well into the second half of the season and nobody can afford any shockers. They may well run out of time to catch the leaders.

Closing the gap will remain a challenge as for the next four weeks two teams will have a bye - meaning there are only six games to score in!

Predictions for Week Eight:

Johan Greyling
H'landers v Lions - H'landers by 10
Brumbies v Chiefs - Chief by 10
Force v Bulls - Bulls by 7
H'canes v Sharks - Sharks by 7
'Tahs v Blues - Blues by 10
Cheetahs v Reds - Cheetahs 10

John Granger
Highlanders v Lions - Highlanders 1st win by 15
Brumbies v Chiefs - Brumbies by 5
Force v Bulls - Force by 10
Hurricanes v Sharks - Canes by 10
Waratahs v Blues - Blues by 9
Cheetahs v Reds - Reds by 7

Rudolf Mehl
Highlanders v Lions - Lions by 3
Brumbies v Chiefs - Chiefs by 10
Force v Bulls - Force by 5
Hurricanes v Sharks - Canes by 3
Waratahs v Blues - Blues by 8
Cheetahs v Reds - Reds by 5

Rob Peters (iafrica)
Highlanders v Lions - Lions by 7
Brumbies v Chiefs - Chiefs by 12
Force v Bulls - Bulls by 10
Canes v Sharks - Sharks by 10
Waratahs v Blues - Blues by 14
Cheetahs c Reds - Cheetahs by 5

Phil Coetzer (rugby365)
H'landers v Lions - Highlanders by 5
Brumbies v Chiefs - Chiefs by 7
Force v Bulls - Bulls by 8
Canes v Sharks - Sharks by 10
Tahs v Blues - Blues by 10
Cheetahs v Reds - Cheetahs by 6

Steve Farrell (rugby365)
H'landers v Lions - H'landers by 13
Brumbies v Chiefs - Brumbies by 8
Force v Bulls - Force by 7
H'canes v Sharks - Sharks by 12
'Tahs v Blues - Blues by 12
Cheetahs v Reds - Cheetahs 3

Hennie van Staden
H'landers v Lions - H'Landers by 10
Brumbies v Chiefs - Brumbies by 7
Force v Bulls - Bulls by 7
H'canes v Sharks - Sharks by 10
Waratahs v Blues - Blues by 5
Cheetahs v Reds - Reds by 3

Jan de Koning (rugby365)
H'landers v Lions - Lions by 5
Brumbies v Chiefs - Chiefs by 10
Force v Bulls - Bulls by 10
H'canes v Sharks - Sharks by 10
Waratahs v Blues - Blues by 15
Cheetahs v Reds  - Cheetahs by 10