2010 Rugby Super 14 Betting Preview - Week 3

February 25 - Who would have called both the Reds and the Cheetahs winning on the same weekend but it happened last week. The Sharks start what could a be a nightmare of a road trip and the Bulls and Stormers will look to end the weekend on another winning note.

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Crusaders (-14) vs Sharks (+14) - Christchurch - Friday

The Crusaders lost against the Reds and will be fuming. When last have they played badly two weeks in a row? Never. The Sharks have been woeful and look clueless. The jetlag won't help. We can't see any light at the end of the tunnel. Crusaders by 10.

Stormers (-5) vs Brumbies (+5) - Cape Town - Friday

This has all the makings of a thriller. The Brumbies won't just play for 40 minutes this week and without Schalk the Stormers will have to be on their game. The Stormers should have control in the set piece but it's at the breakdown and in open play where they will struggle against the awesome Elsom. Home town advantage will help the Stormers home by 5.

Hurricanes (-23) vs Lions (+23) - Wellington - Friday

Will the Lions learn to tackle in a week? Not enough against a team who can run it from anywhere. The Hurricanes have been winning without braking a sweat. The Lions have too many no-names. Carnage. Hurricanes by 20 plus (Pick: They Canes should cover the spread).

Reds (-3) vs Blues (+3) - Brisbane - Saturday

This is an interesting one. Had Captain Horwill still been playing we would have called it easily as a Reds victory. However, it remains to be seen if the Reds can perform without their leader. The Blues have some big guns but can't seem to deliver on their promise and have looked very disjointed. Can't believe I am picking them but the Reds should win this by 7.

Force (+6) vs Chiefs (-6) - Perth - Saturday

The Force have some of their injured players back in a totally new looking backline. Without Pocock they battled at the breakdown and will again. The Chiefs will have too much gas and win by 10 plus.

Cheetahs (-5) vs Highlanders (+5) - Bloemfontein - Saturday

If the Cheetahs can produce anything near as good as their play last week we pick them to rout the Highlanders. they have disappointed for three years though but should be up for it and win against a Highlanders team who always try hard but just don't have the class. Cheetahs win by 7 plus.

Bulls (-15) vs Waratahs (+15) - Pretoria - Saturday

Two weeks of putting 50 plus over the opposition and the Bulls look well oiled, organised and a champion team. The Waratahs will be desperate. Their media is already starting to put them through the wringer and their coach and captain are under big pressure. It will be a lot closer than Bulls fans like to think. They will struggle to get go-forward without Spies but will have too much in the tank and hold their nerve to win by 5.

Ryan's season record: 10/14 = 72%

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