Super Rugby predictions: Margins and winning teams, Week 11

The Crusaders, fresh from the bye, will host the Lions in this weekend’s opening Super Rugby fixture over in Christchurch.

The Lions will be bolstered by a surprise win over the Chiefs last weekend, despite behind-the-scenes issues which saw coach Swys de Bruin leaving to return to South Africa, as exclusively reported by rugby365.com.

Friday’s other fixture features the Sunwolves and the Highlanders.

Saturday is packed with action with the Hurricanes hosting the Chiefs, the Waratahs playing the Sharks, a mouth-watering South African derby with the Stormers taking on the Bulls and the action rounds off with the Jaguares and the Brumbies in Saturday’s (very late) kick off.

As is the case every weekend, we’re here to help you get those Super Rugby predictions in. Just don’t blame us if it all goes to put. We use a sophisticated algorithm from one of New Zealand’s leading data scientists as well as insight from the Rugby Pass Index to predict Super Rugby results and winning margins.

Here’s your lot for the coming weekend. For the latest on all things Super Rugby, including team announcements and live blogs, see our dedicated Super Rugby news section.

Crusaders v Lions

Prediction: Crusaders

Margin: 21

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Sunwolves v Highlanders

Prediction: Highlanders

Margin: 12

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Hurricanes v Chiefs

Prediction: Hurricanes

Margin: Seven

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Waratahs v Sharks

Prediction: Waratahs

Margin: Five

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Stormers v Bulls

Prediction: Stormers

Margin: Three

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Jaguares v Brumbies

Prediction: Jaguares

Margin: Six

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