S14 Round 11 Predictions

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:36

The rugby365 Crystal Ball

It is that time of the week again, when we venture out into the dangerous arena of Super 14 predictions. After last week's setbacks for the leaders, the last few weeks may just become very interesting at the top.

Johan Greyling has had his lead cut back to 10 points - still a comfortable advantage, but any further slip-ups and he will open the back door for the chasing pack.

Steve Farrell is the man now in second spot and made some interesting calls last week that paid off. Phil Coetzer, in joint third (with defending champion John Granger) a couple of points back, also made a bold move.

Rudolf Mehl and Rob Peters are playing for honour, while Jan de Koning and Hennie van Staden are continuing their battle at the bottom.

It is the last weekend of byes (when we have just six games) and then for the final three weeks there will be two extra points up for grabs.

It is going to get interesting in the home stretch.

Predictions for Week 11:

Johan Greyling:
C'saders v Blues - Saders by 12
Brumbies v Lions - Brumbies by 10
Chiefs v Reds - Chiefs by 15
Waratahs v Sharks - Sharks by 10
Cheetahs v H'canes - Canes by 15
Stormer v H'landers - Stormers by 20

Steve Farrell (rugby365):
Crusaders v Blues: 'Saders by 13
Brumbies v Lions: Brumbies by 15
Chiefs v Reds: Chiefs by 18
Waratahs v Sharks: Sharks by 8
Cheetahs v Hurricanes: Cheetahs by 5
Stormers v Highlanders: Stormers by 10

Phil Coetzer (rugby365):
Crusaders v Blues - Crusaders by 12
Brumbies v Lions - Brumbies by 15
Chiefs v Reds - Chiefs by 20
Waratahs v Sharks - Waratahs by 7
Cheetahs v Hurricanes - Hurricanes by 12
Stormers v Highlanders - Stormers by 8

John Granger:
Crusaders v Blues: Saders by 10
Brumbies v Lions: Bumbles by 20
Chiefs v Reds: Chiefs by 18
Waratahs v Sharks: Sharks by 5
Cheetahs v Hurricanes: Canes by 8
Stormers v Highlanders: Stormers by 17

Rudolf Mehl:
Crusaders v Blues: Saders by 10
Brumbies v Lions: Bumbles by 11
Chiefs v Reds: Chiefs by 12
Waratahs v Sharks: Sharks by 5
Cheetahs v Hurricanes: Canes by 16
Stormers v Highlanders: Stormers by 7

Rob Peters (iafrica):
C'saders v Blues (07.35) – Crusaders by 12
Brumbies v Lions (09.40) – Brumbies by 17
Chiefs v Reds (07.35) – Chiefs by 20
Waratahs v Sharks (09.40) – Sharks by 10
Cheetahs v H'canes (13.00) – Cheetahs by 7
Stormer v H'landers (15.05) – Stormers by 12

Hennie van Staden:
Crusaders v Blues - Crusaders by 7
Brumbies v Lions - Brumbies by 20
Chiefs v Reds - Chiefs by 15
Waratahs v Sharks - Waratahs by 5
Cheetahs v Hurricanes - Hurricanes by 10
Stormers v Highlanders - Stormers by 10

Jan de Koning (rugby365):
Crusaders v Blues - Crusaders by 15
Brumbies v Lions - Brumbies by 25
Chiefs v Reds - Chiefs by 25
Waratahs v Sharks - Sharks by 10
Cheetahs v Hurricanes - Cheetahs by 10
Stormers v Highlanders - Stormers by 25