Super 14 Rugby - Round 14 Preview And Odds

May 15 - Round 14 sees six teams battling it our for three semi-final spots.

Auckland Blues v Wellington Hurricanes

Match Result at Bet365 - Blues are favorite at 1.72. The Blues have disappointed this year and after being knocked out by the Sharks last year they will put in a big effort so we pick them by 7+

Canterbury Crusaders v Otago Highlanders

Bet365 give the Highlanders 19 points but there's no value here.

Free State Cheetahs v Bulls

Bulls are favorite at 1.44 at Bet365.com and based on their form of the past few weeks they should take this by 7+.

Lions v Western Stormers

Stormers overwhelming favorites at 1.36 and on the handicap the Lions at +9 is probably a good bet at 1.9 to 1.

Natal Sharks v Waikato Chiefs

The Sharks are the bookies' favorite but the Chiefs blow hot and cold. They had two weeks of cold, and if their pas form is anything to go by, the will lift for this game. Bet365 has the Chiefs at 3.2 and we thing they will cause an upset.

Queensland Reds v NSW Waratahs

The annual hate fest in Australia rarely lives up to the hype but this year the Reds have got better and The Tahs have it all to play for. The Tahs are a well coached side with more stars, so they should take it.

Western Force v ACT Brumbies

There's only pride at stake, but the Force should have the Brumbies' number in what promises to be a good game. There are still international spots up for grabs so expect some big performances.

Bet all the games in Rands at Bet365.com.

We predict a semi-final line up with the Crusaders facing the Stormers in Christchurch and the Tahs facing the Hurricanes in Sydney.

The preferred outcome for SA would be for the Waratahs and Hurricanes both to lose and Stormers and Sharks to win, ending higher up than the Blues. This will result in the Crusaders against the Hurricanes the Sharks against the?Stormers, ensuring a South African team makes the final.

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