Round 6 Super 12 2005 Tips and Predictions

Hurricanes v Chiefs
After their shock loss against the Bulls, I think the Hurricanes will be ready to face the Chiefs at home. The Chiefs have not lit up the Super 12 as yet and apart from the experienced Byron Kelleher and Jonno Gibbs in the pack, I don’t think they have enough firing power for the Hurricanes. This one to the Canes by 10.

Reds v Highlanders
The Reds have so far only managed to beat the Chiefs in this year’s tournament and need a little luck to bounce their way. The Highlanders should be suffering from jet lag and have only lost the game against the Blues. I do, however, think that the Reds are going to hold on and beat the Highlanders by 5.

Blues vs. Brumbies
The Blues have not put many convincing performances together this year. I can only emphasize like I did before, that they have enough talent to beat any team on a given day. The Brumbies will be on the rebound after their disastrous match against the Sharks and is going to be very dangerous. I have a feeling that the Blues may just find out why the Brumbies are the champion side and if the jet lag is not going to catch up to the men from down under, they are going to whip the blues at home by at least 15.

Waratahs vs Crusaders
This is going to be the highlight of the weekend. The Waratahs are still unbeaten and the Crusaders have only lost one against the Brumbies. Apart from the match against the Brumbies, both the teams have won all their other matches by a margin greater than 15 points! Not a bad record! As this match up is home to the Brumbies, I should probably favour them, but I think the Crusaders is such a good side that they will win this one by 5.