Comments on: Super Rugby preview – Round 12

By: Pee Wee(Pee Wee)

Pee Wee(Pee Wee) — Sat, 12 May 2012 08:26:09 +0000

I hope the Stormers register their first five pointer today – if they do it would be a pity its at the expense of the Cheetahs. Sharks deserve it more!

The Reds have been steadily improving – watch them upset the Chiefs tomorrow morning

By: Cheetahs27(Cheetahs27)

Cheetahs27(Cheetahs27) — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:54:58 +0000

@scar(scar)-25: We just love that tag, don't we? Just have to pitch up and played well. Stormers are definitely not invincible.

By: scar(scar)

scar(scar) — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:04:06 +0000

@Cheetahs27(Cheetahs27)-24: Let them believe it is an easy game!! Cheetahs will appreciate the underdog tag!!

By: Cheetahs27(Cheetahs27)

Cheetahs27(Cheetahs27) — Fri, 11 May 2012 07:26:05 +0000

Well it seems the Stormers will have a easy game this weekend… according to what I see above. Maybe even their first 5 pointer.

I hope you wrong. Guess we will have to wait and see. Cheetahs by 3.

By: scar(scar)

scar(scar) — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:51:36 +0000

@Sasuke(Sasuke)-20: Indeed. Just got the Chiefs team as well, which has been boosted by the return of Retallick and Messam, while Tawera-Kerr Barlow is unavailable (minor illness). Chiefs are stronger up front than last week and has Elliot to come of the bench, but againt a strong Reds pack they will have to get decent ball! I think they have great ball carriers in the forwards to get them over the advantage line and the final score got be determined if Arizona can get another try! Should be a cracker!

By: scar(scar)

scar(scar) — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:47:23 +0000

1. Arizona Taumalolo,2. Mahonri Schwalger,3. Ben Tameifuna,4. Craig Clarke (c),5. Brodie Retallick,6. Liam Messam,7. Tanerau Latimer,8. Alex Bradley,9. Brendon Leonard,10. Aaron Cruden,11. Asaeli Tikoirotuma,12. Sonny Bill Williams,13. Richard Kahui,14. Lelia Masaga,15. Andrew Horrell

Replacements : 16. Hika Elliot,17. Toby Smith,18. Kane Thompson,19. Sam Cane,20. Augustine Pulu,21. Jackson Willison,22. Robbie Robinson

By: Todd W(Todd W)

Todd W(Todd W) — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:05:33 +0000

Lions
Waratahs
Hurricanes
Crusaders
Sharks
Stormers
Reds

By: Sasuke(Sasuke)

Sasuke(Sasuke) — Fri, 11 May 2012 05:39:16 +0000

@scar(scar)-18: @scar(scar)-19: Thanks for this. So the Reds are going with a 5-2 bench split. They want to take the Chiefs on upfront. Good call Reds. Reds by 3.

By: scar(scar)

scar(scar) — Fri, 11 May 2012 05:23:38 +0000

Reds

1. Ben Daley,2. James Hanson,3. James Slipper,4. Rob Simmons,5. James Horwill (c),6. Jake Schatz,7. Liam Gill,8. Scott Higginbotham,9. Will Genia,10. Ben Lucas,11. Digby Ioane,12. Mike Harris,13. Anthony Faingaa,14. Dom Shipperley,15. Luke Morahan

Replacements :16. Saia Faingaa,17. Greg Holmes,18. Adam Wallace-Harrison,19. Eddie Quirk,20. Beau Robinson,21. Nick Frisby,22. Rod Davies

By: scar(scar)

scar(scar) — Fri, 11 May 2012 05:23:01 +0000

Highlanders

1 Chris King 2 Andrew Hore (c) 3 Ma’afu Fia 4 Josh Bekhuis 5 Jarrad Hoeata 6 Nick Crosswell 7 Adam Thomson 8 Nasi Manu 9 Aaron Smith 10 Mike Delany 11 Hosea Gear 12 Phil Burleigh 13 Tamati Ellison 14 Siale Piutau 15 Ben Smith

Replacements : 16 Jason Rutledge 17 Bronson Murray 18 Culum Retallick 19 Tim Boys 20 Jimmy Cowan 21 Chris Noakes 22 Kenny Lynn

By: theonlylionsfanincapetown(Lions)

theonlylionsfanincapetown(Lions) — Fri, 11 May 2012 04:54:08 +0000

Lions to provide the upset of the weekend, by 5!

By: Amerifikaner(Amerifikaner)

Amerifikaner(Amerifikaner) — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:51:08 +0000

It is not going to be a good weekend for predictions. So many possible options on the table. Only the Saders and Sharks are sure bets.

By: stormer in a teacup(stormer in a teacup)

stormer in a teacup(stormer in a teacup) — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:44:00 +0000

Blues
Bulls
Landers
Saders
Sharks
Stormers
Chiefs

By: Blue Label(Blue Label)

Blue Label(Blue Label) — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:20:35 +0000

@Blue Label(Blue Label)-9: Sorry...for some reason I though it was percentages. DOH!

By: Malcolm(Malcolm- Sharks and Springbok supporter)

Malcolm(Malcolm- Sharks and Springbok supporter) — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:03:26 +0000

@WP_(WP_)-7: haha yeah my bad. I was also very surprised as it was his first game in the VC. My understanding is that you have to play a few games to be eligible. But at least it didn’t make a difference- the Sharks XV conspired to throw it away!

By: Nils(Nils)

Nils(Nils) — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:48:05 +0000

Blues (home benefit)
Waratahs (home benefit may do vs on paper stronger bullies – but only just)
Hurricanes (more classy, IMHO)
Crusaders (5 pointer)
Sharks
Stormers (first 5 pointer!)
Chiefs

By: Brigadier Van Zyl(Brigadier Van Zyl)

Brigadier Van Zyl(Brigadier Van Zyl) — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:40:14 +0000

bulls are traditionally superkak in the second week, saving grace is that the tahs have had just 6 days after the brumbie hammering.

By: Sasuke(Sasuke)

Sasuke(Sasuke) — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:36:41 +0000

@nama1(nama1)-8: agreed buddy. I have the same just another upset. Lions to beat Blues. Both are **** but the Lions played well last week against the Chiefs and I am sure they are going to click for this game.

By: Blue Label(Blue Label)

Blue Label(Blue Label) — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:29:34 +0000

Guys,

The maths on your poll is a little dodgy…. Or do you only consider the 1st 100 votes?

By: nama1(nama1)

nama1(nama1) — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:11:25 +0000

Upsets of the weekend:
Reds to beat the Chiefs.
Tahs to beat the Bulls.

Blues
Waratahs
Highlanders
Crusaders
Sharks
Stormers
Reds