Super Rugby predictions, winning margins and teams – Week Seven
We’re heading for round seven of Super Rugby and the tournament is looking pretty competitive. New Zealand teams still lead the way, but as the Waratahs showed last weekend, even the Crusader are beatable.
So, all eyes will be on the meeting between the Hurricanes and the Crusaders, then. Good thing it’s the opening fixture between the top two teams.
Quade Cooper’s return has been as electric as expected and the South African teams are swaying from being utterly woeful to showing some real promise.
As is the case every week, we bring you these Super Rugby predictions using data – even if the data has shown that it can be foxed. We use predictions and margins from one of New Zealand’s top statisticians as well as predictions from the Rugby Pass Index.
Teams and previews to follow…
Hurricanes v Crusaders
Prediction: Crusaders
Margin: 5
RPI
Waratahs v Sunwolves
Prediction: Waratahs
Margin: 20
RPI
Blues v Stormers
Prediction: Blues
Margin: 2
RPI
Reds v Rebels
Prediction: Reds
Margin: 3
RPI
Sharks v Bulls
Prediction: Sharks
Margin: 5
RPI
Jaguares v Chiefs
Prediction: Chiefs
Margin: 3
RPI
