Super 14 Rugby - Round 12 Preview and Betting News

May 2 - This is the most crucial round in this year's Super 14 so far. It will separate the men from the boys in terms of semi-final aspirations. It's do or die for the Guppiefish and the Breezes. Lose and they're toast. Bet on all the games at Ladbrokes.com (in Rands)

Crusaders v Sharks, in Hell on Friday

The Sharks scraped wins in the early part of the season. Since going on the road they have gone backwards, especially in the second half. Last week's complete second half collapse made them look like a team that just doesn't have what it takes.

Sorry to our Fish readers - Crusaders by 20 or more. The gap is just too big.

Reds v Blues, Brisbane on Friday

Does anyone care? The Reds looked better last week and the Blues are on a slippery slope. I have to make a call, and there's more class in the Blues outfit.

Blues by 10 but not after a bit of a scare.

Cheetahs v Highlanders, Bloemfontein on Friday 

Game of the Round! Kidding. Just when we thought they could bot get any worse, the Cheetahs surprised us. We think they will somehow get up for this one but only because the Highlanders should be called the Lowlanders.

Cheetahs by 7

Hurricanes v Lions, Wellington on Saturday

Are the Lions still on tour? It's been like 15 weeks now it seems. They look tired. Tired of playing, tired of losing.

Hurricanes by 15

Force v Chiefs in the South African Province of  Perth on Saturday

The Force are toast as far as the semifinals are concerned but with Giteau back they are a totally different outfit. They have picked a seventeen year old rookie at 12. Loauki, the human wrecker from the Chiefs, will be licking his lips. Chiefs are a form team. Who wants to watch rugby on a cricket pitch anyway?

Chiefs by 7

Bulls v Waratahs, Bloutoria on Saturday

The Waratahs have won their last five and they are starting to look the business. Palu was outstanding last week and their back three destroyed the Sharks at the breakdown. Everyone will tell you the Bulls at home are a different prospect but they live in the past. The Tahs will hit Pretoria with confidence and do a job on the pitiful Bulls. Blame Ludeke, blame Bakkies, blame Habana's dad. Blame whoever you like but the Bulls are a spent force. They'll try hard but fail.

Waratahs by 5

Stormers v Brumbies, Cape Town, Saturday 17:00

This is going to be a cracker. I see some scribed going on about too many chnages and injuries in the Stormers squad. Seems like Burger gets injured and everyone panics. Diack is a very good 8, and Luke at six is in his preferred position. The only worry is Wylie Human at 14 for the injured Chavanga. Not sure what Rassie is thinking but eveyone says he is clever so there must be some logic. Stormer's take a close one but with no bonus point.

Stormers by a close shave

As usual, we recommend Ladbrokes sportsbook for all your betting needs. They have all the odds and you can bet in Rands.

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