Super Rugby team by team preview round 13

Super rugby round 13 means that we now have just six rounds of Super rugby remaining before the knock out rounds which start in the second half of June.

The Crusaders look to be all but confirmed participants of the play offs but behind them it is wide open and anything could happen due to the closeness of the middle of the table.

The Sunwolves are the last placed team. Above them are the Chiefs (14th), Blues (13th) and Waratahs (12th) but they are just one win away from the middle of the table. It is still all to play for.

In our current form rankings which is based upon the last five matches, points scored, matches won and points conceded the Hurricanes have taken the top spot from the Crusaders who drew against the Sharks at home last week.

The Jaguares are second as they have won their last four matches while in Australia the Reds have moved up to third after three straight wins.

Super rugby form guide

1 Hurricanes – W – L – W – W – D – W – L – W – B – W – W – W
2 Jaguares – L – W – W – L – L – B – L – W – W – B – W – W
3 Crusaders – W – W – W – W – D – L – W – W – W – B – W – D
4 Reds – B – L – L – L – W – W – L – W – L – W – B – W
5 Highlanders – W – W – L – L – D – L – B – L – L – W – W – D
6 Brumbies – L – W – L – L – W – L – B – L – W – W – L – W
7 Bulls – W – L – W – W – B – L – W – L – W – B – L – W
8 Sharks – W – W – L – L – B – W – L – W – L – L – W – D
9 Chiefs – L – L – L – L – D – W – W – B – W – L – L – D
10 Stormers – L – W – W – B – W – L – L – L – W – L – W – L
11 Lions – W – L – L – W – W – W – B – L – L – W – L – B
12 Rebels – W – B – W – W – L – L – W – W – L – L – B – L
13 Blues – L – L – L – W – B – W – W – W – L – L – B – L
14 Waratahs – L – W – B – W – L – W – L – L – B – W – L – L
15 Sunwolves – L – L – W – L – L – L – W – L – B – L – L – L

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Blues v Hurricanes Super Rugby Preview

The Blues have played the Hurricanes 30 times in Super rugby since 1996 and the Blues have won 14 matches, drawn 1 and lost 15 times.

The Blues 14 wins out of 30 matches gives them a record of winning 47% of their matches against the Hurricanes regardless of venue.

This weekend the match will be played in Auckland which is home for the Blues and the venue where the teams have met 16 times.

In those 16 matches played in Auckland the Blues have won 8 matches and lost 8. This gives the Blues a record of winning 50% of their matches against the Hurricanes at home.

The average score when the Blues play the Hurricanes in Auckland is : Blues 25 Hurricanes 24.

The Hurricanes have won the last four matches against the Hurricanes in Auckland and the Blues have not won in their home city in these matches since 2014.

The Bookies have given the Blues a 7 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.

Average score: Blues 27 Hurricanes 26

Last five results
Sat, 07 Jul 2018 Blues v Hurricanes 24-42 Wellington
Fri, 11 May 2018 Blues v Hurricanes 15-36 Auckland
Sat, 15 Apr 2017 Blues v Hurricanes 24-28 Auckland
Sat, 02 Jul 2016 Blues v Hurricanes 27-37 Wellington
Fri, 11 Mar 2016 Blues v Hurricanes 19-23 Auckland

Blues overall record against the Hurricanes
Played 30, Wins 14 , Losses 15, Draws 1

Match Officials and details
Date : Friday 10 May
Venue : Eden Park, Auckland
Kick Off local: 19:35
Referee: Nick Briant
Assistant Ref 1:Paul Williams
Assistant Ref 2:Brendon Pickerill
TMO : Ben Skeen

Teams

Blues

1 Karl Tu’inukuafe, 2 James Parsons, 3 Ofa Tuungafasi, 4 Patrick Tuipulotu, 5 Josh Goodhue, 6 Dalton Papalii, 7 Blake Gibson ©, 8 Akira Ioane; 9 Sam Nock, 10 Harry Plummer, 11 Rieko Ioane, 12 Ma’a Nonu, 13 TJ Faiane, 14 Tanielu Tele’a, 15 Melani Nanai.

Replacements: 16 Leni Apisai, 17 Ezekiel Lindenmuth, 18 Marcel Renata, 19 Scott Scrafton, 20 Jed Brown, 21 Augustine Pulu, 22 Otere Black, 23 Matt Duffie.

Hurricanes

15 Jordie Barrett , 14 Wes Goosen, 13 Matt Proctor, 12 Ngani Laumape, 11 Ben Lam, 10 Beauden Barrett , 9 TJ Perenara (c), 8 Reed Prinsep, 7 Ardie Savea, 6 Vaea Fifita, 5 Isaia Walker-Leawere, 4 James Blackwell, 3 Jeff To’omaga-Allen, 2 Asafo Aumua, 1 Toby Smith

Replacements : 16 Ricky Riccitelli, 17 Fraser Armstrong, 18 Ross Geldenhuys, 19 Kane Le’aupepe, 20 Du’Plessis Kirifi, 21 Finlay Christie, 22 James Marshall, 23 Chase Tiatia

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Rebels v Reds Super Rugby Preview

The Rebels have played the Reds 16 times in Super rugby since 2011 and the Rebels have won 6 matches, drawn none and lost 10 times.

The Rebels 6 wins out of 16 matches gives them a record of winning 38% of their matches against the Reds regardless of venue.

This weekend the match will be played in Melbourne which is home for the Rebels and the venue where the teams have met 8 times.

In those 8 matches played in Melbourne the Rebels have won 3 matches and lost 5. This gives the Rebels a record of winning 38% of their matches against the Reds at home.

Unusually the Rebels record of winning matches is the same away from home as it is at home against the Reds.

The average score when the Rebels play the Reds in Melbourne is : Rebels 23 Reds 26.

In the last three matches played between these teams in Melbourne the teams have alternated wins. The Rebels have won two of these and the Reds one.

The Bookies have given the Reds a 10 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.

Average score: Rebels 22 Reds 29

Last five results
Sat, 30 Mar 2019 Rebels v Reds 32-13 Brisbane
Fri, 06 Jul 2018 Rebels v Reds 23-37 Brisbane
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 Rebels v Reds 45-19 Melbourne
Sat, 13 May 2017 Rebels v Reds 24-29 Melbourne
Fri, 15 Jul 2016 Rebels v Reds 31-28 Brisbane

Rebels overall record against the Reds
Played 16 , Wins 6, Losses 10, Draws 0

Match Officials and details
Date : Friday 10 May
Venue : AAMI Park, Melbourne
Kick Off local: 19:45
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant Ref 1:Damon Murphy
Assistant Ref 2: Graham Cooper
TMO : George Ayoub

Teams

Rebels

1. Tetera Faulkner,2. Anaru Rangi,3. Jermaine Ainsley,4. Ross Haylett-Petty,5. Matt Philip,6. Luke Jones,7. Angus Cottrell,8. Isi Naisarani,9. Will Genia,10. Quade Cooper,11. Marika Koroibete,12. Billy Meakes,13. Reece Hodge,14. Jack Maddocks,15. Dane Haylett-Petty (c)

Replacements :16. Hugh Roach,17. Matt Gibbon,18. Sam Talakai,19. Pone Fa’amausili,20. Rob Leota,21. Richard Hardwick,22. Michael Ruru,23. Campbell Magnay

Reds

1. JP Smith ,2. Alex Mafi ,3. Taniela Tupou ,4. Izack Rodda ,5. Angus Blyth,6. Angus Scott-Young ,7. Liam Wright ,8. Scott Higginbotham ,9. Tate McDermott ,10. Bryce Hegarty ,11. Sefa Naivalu ,12. Samu Kerevi (c) ,13. Chris Feauai-Sautia ,14. Jock Campbell ,15. Hamish Stewart

Replacements : 16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa ,17. Harry Hoopert ,18. Ruan Smith,19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto,20. Caleb Timu ,21. Moses Sorovi ,22. Duncan Paia’aua,23. Isaac Lucas ,

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Bulls v Crusaders Super Rugby Preview

The Bulls have played the Crusaders 24 times in Super rugby since 1998 and the Bulls have won 8 matches, drawn none and lost 16 times.

The Bulls 8 wins out of 24 matches gives them a record of winning 33.3% of their matches against the Crusaders regardless of venue.

This weekend the match will be played in Pretoria which is home for the Bulls and the venue where the teams have met 12 times.

In those 12 matches played in Pretoria the Bulls have won 7 matches and lost 5. This gives the Bulls a record of winning 58% of their matches against the Crusaders at home.

The average score when the Bulls play the Crusaders in Pretoria is : Bulls 29 Crusaders 33.

Out of the last four matches between these teams in Pretoria the Bulls have won three and the Crusaders one. The last match was won by the Crusaders and was in 2017.

These teams have met twice in play offs in Pretoria. The two play off matches were both semi-finals and were both won (2007 and 2009) by the Bulls.

The Bookies have given the Bulls a 9 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.

Average score: Bulls 23 Crusaders 34

Last five results
Fri, 23 Mar 2018 6 Bulls v Crusaders 14-33 Christchurch

Sat, 06 May 2017 Bulls v Crusaders 24-62 Pretoria
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 Bulls v Crusaders 31-19 Pretoria
Sat, 16 Mar 2013 Bulls v Crusaders 19-41 Christchurch
Sat, 21 Jul 2012 Elim Bulls v Crusaders 13-28 Christchurch

Bulls overall record against the Crusaders
Played 24, Wins 8 , Losses 16, Draws 0

Match Officials and details
Date : Friday 10 May
Venue : Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Kick Off local: 19:10
Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge
Assistant Ref 1:Jaco Peyper
Assistant Ref 2:Egon Seconds
TMO :Willie Vos

Teams

Bulls

15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Cornal Hendricks, 13 Johnny Kotze, 12 Burger Odendaal, 11 Rosko Specman, 10 Handre Pollard (captain), 9 Andre Warner, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Jannes Kirsten, 6 Marco van Staden, 5 RG Snyman, 4 Jason Jenkins, 3 Trevor Nyakane, 2 Schalk Brits, 1 Lizo Gqoboka

Replacements: 16 Jaco Visagie, 17 Simphiwe Matanzima, 18 Wiehahn Herbst, 19 Thembelani Bholi, 20 Paul Schoeman, 21 Embrose Papier, 22 Manie Libbok, 23 Divan Rossouw

Crusaders

15 David Havili, 14 Sevu Reece, 13 Jack Goodhue, 12 Ryan Crotty (captain), 11 George Bridge, 10 Richie Mo’unga, 9 Bryn Hall, 8 Kieran Read, 7 Matt Todd (captain), 6 Jordan Taufua, 5 Scott Barrett, 4 Mitchell Dunshea, 3 Michael Alaalatoa, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Joe Moody

Replacements: 16 Andrew Makalio, 17 Harry Allan, 18 Oliver Jager, 19 Luke Romano, 20 Whetukamokamo Douglas, 21 Mitchell Drummond, 22 Mitchell Hunt, 23 Braydon Ennor

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Highlanders v Jaguares Super Rugby Preview

The Highlanders have played the Jaguares just once before in Super rugby and the Highlanders won that match.

The Highlanders won the match 34-8 in was played in Buenos Aires in 2016. The teams missed each other in the draw in 2017 and 2018.

This will be the first time that these two teams will be meeting on New Zealand soil.

The Bookies have given the Jaguares an 11 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.

Average score: Highlanders 34 Jaguares 8

Last result
Sat, 09 Jul 2016 Highlanders v Jaguares 34-8 Buenos Aires

Highlanders overall record against the Jaguares
Played 1 , Wins 1 , Losses 0, Draws 0

Match Officials and details
Date : Saturday 11 May
Venue : Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Kick Off local: 17:15
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant Ref 1:Mike Fraser
Assistant Ref 2:James Doleman
TMO :Shane McDermott

Teams

Highlanders

Ayden Johnstone , Liam Coltman , Siate Tokolahi , Josh Dickson , Tom Franklin , Luke Whitelock (c) , James Lentjes , Elliot Dixon , Aaron Smith , Josh Ioane , Tevita Li , Patelesio Tomkinson , Rob Thompson , Jordan Hyland , Matt Faddes

Replacements : Ash Dixon , Daniel Lienert-Brown , Tyrel Lomax , Jack Whetton , Liam Squire , Kayne Hammington , Daniel Hollinshead , Thomas Umaga-Jensen

Jaguares

15 Emiliano Boffelli, 14 Sebastián Cancelliere, 13 Matías Moroni, 12 Jerónimo de la Fuente (c), 11 Ramiro Moyano, 10 Joaquín Díaz Bonilla, 9 Felipe Ezcurra, 8 Javier Ortega Desio, 7 Tomás Lezana, 6 Juan Manuel Leguizamón, 5 Lucas Paulos, 4 Marcos Kremer, 3 Enrique Pieretto, 2 Julián Montoya, 1 Mayco Vivas

Replacements : 16 Agustín Creevy, 17 Juan Pablo Zeiss, 18 Santiago Medrano, 19 Tomás Lavanini, 20 Pablo Matera, 21 Tomás Cubelli, 22 Domingo Miotti, 23 Matías Orlando

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Chiefs v Sharks Super Rugby Preview

The Chiefs have played the Sharks 20 times in Super rugby since 1998 and the Chiefs have won 11 matches, drawn none and lost 9 times.

The Chiefs 11 wins out of 20 matches gives them a record of winning 55% of their matches against the Sharks regardless of venue.

This weekend the match will be played in Hamilton which is home for the Chiefs and the venue where the teams have met 8 times.

In those 8 matches played in Hamilton the Chiefs have won 6 matches and lost 2. This gives the Chiefs a record of winning 750% of their matches against the Sharks at home.

The average score when the Chiefs play the Sharks in Hamilton is : Chiefs 30 Sharks 18.

The Chiefs have won the last three matches against the Sharks in Hamilton and the Sharks have not won in the city since 2009.

The Bookies have given the Sharks a 6 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.

Average score: Chiefs 25 Sharks 24

Last five results
Sat, 19 May 2018 Chiefs v Sharks 24-28 Durban
Fri, 29 Apr 2016 Chiefs v Sharks 24-22 New Plymouth
Sat, 21 Mar 2015 Chiefs v Sharks 11-12 Durban
Sat, 27 Apr 2013 Chiefs v Sharks 37-29 Hamilton
Sat, 04 Aug 2012 Final Chiefs v Sharks 37-6 Hamilton

Chiefs overall record against the Sharks
Played 20, Wins 11 , Losses 9 , Draws 0

Match Officials and details
Date : Saturday 11 May
Venue : FMG Stadium, Waikato
Kick Off local: 19:35
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant Ref 1:Paul Williams
Assistant Ref 2:Brendon Pickerill
TMO :Aaron Paterson

Teams

Chiefs

15 Solomon Alaimalo, 14 Sean Wainui, 13 Tumua Manu, 12 Anton Lienert-Brown, 11 Etene Nanai-Seturo, 10 Marty McKenzie, 9 Brad Weber (captain), 8 Luke Jacobson, 7 Mitchell Karpik, 6 Jesse Parete, 5 Mitchell Brown, 4 Tyler Ardron, 3 Nepo Laulala, 2 Nathan Harris, 1 Atu Moli

Replacements: 16 Liam Polwart, 17 Ryan Coxon, 18 Angus Ta’avao, 19 Taleni Seu, 20 Pita Gus Sowakula, 21 Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, 22 Shaun Stevenson, 23 Alex Nankivell

Sharks

15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Sbu Nkosi, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Marius Louw, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Louis Schreuder (c), 8 Philip van der Walt, 7 Jean-Luc du Preez, 6 Jacques Vermeulen, 5 Ruan Botha, 4 Hyron Andrews, 3 Coenie Oosthuizen, 2 Kerron van Vuuren, 1 Thomas du Toit

Replacements:16 Fezokuhle Mbatha, 17 Mzamo Majola, 18 John-Hubert Meyer, 19 Tyler Paul, 20 Luke Stringer, 21 Cameron Wright, 22 Robert du Preez, 23 Kobus van Wyk

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Lions v Waratahs Super Rugby Preview

The Lions have played the Waratahs 19 times in Super rugby since 1998 and the Lions have won 5 matches, drawn none and lost 14 times.

The Lions 5 wins out of 19 matches gives them a record of winning 26% of their matches against the Waratahs regardless of venue.

This weekend the match will be played in Johannesburg which is home for the Lions and the venue where the teams have met 7 times.

In those 7 matches played in Johannesburg the Lions have won 4 matches and lost 3. This gives the Lions a record of winning 57% of their matches against the Waratahs at home.

The average score when the Lions play the Waratahs in Johannesburg is : Lions 32 Waratahs 30.

The Lions have won the last three matches against the Waratahs in Johannesburg and the Waratahs have not won in the city since 2009. It should be noted that these teams did not meet in Johannesburg between 2009 and 2015.

The Bookies have given the Waratahs an 8 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.

Average score: Lions 21 Waratahs 36

Last five results
Sat, 28 Jul 2018 Semi Lions v Waratahs 44-26 Johannesburg
Fri, 20 Apr 2018 Lions v Waratahs 29-0 Sydney
Sat, 04 Mar 2017 Lions v Waratahs 55-36 Johannesburg
Sat, 30 May 2015 Lions v Waratahs 27-22 Johannesburg
Sun, 18 May 2014 Lions v Waratahs 13-41 Sydney

Lions overall record against the Waratahs
Played 19 , Wins 5, Losses 14 , Draws 0

Match Officials and details
Date : Saturday 11 May
Venue : Emirates Airlines (Ellis) Park, Johannesburg
Kick Off local: 15:05
Referee: Egon Seconds
Assistant Ref 1: Jaco Peyper
Assistant Ref 2:Rasta Rasivhenge
TMO : Willie Vos

Teams

Lions

15 Andries Coetzee, 14 Courtnall Skosan, 13 Lionel Mapoe, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 Aphiwe Dyantyi, 10 Elton Jantjies, 9 Ross Cronje, 8 Warren Whiteley (c), 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 Kwagga Smith, 5 Marvin Orie, 4 Stephan Lewies, 3 Carlu Sadie, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Sti Sithole Replacements: 16 Jan-Henning Campher, 17 Dylan Smith, 18 Johannes Jonker, 19 Wilhelm van der Sluys, 20 Marnus Schoeman, 21 Nic Groom, 22 Shaun Reynolds, 23 Tyrone Green

Waratahs

15 Kurtley Beale, 14 Alex Newsome, 13 Lalakai Foketi, 12 Karmichael Hunt, 11 Curtis Rona, 10 Bernard Foley, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Michael Wells, 7 Michael Hooper (c), 6 Ned Hanigan, 5 Rob Simmons, 4 Tom Staniforth, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Damien Fitzpatrick, 1 Harry Johnson-Holmes

Replacements: 16 Andrew Tuala, 17 Tom Robertson, 18 Chris Talakai, 19 Hugh Sinclair, 20 Will Miller, 21 Jake Gordon, 22 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 23 Cam Clark

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Brumbies v Sunwolves Super Rugby Preview

The Brumbies have played the Sunwolves 3 times in Super rugby since 2016 and the Brumbies have won all three matches.

This will be the third time that these teams meet in Canberra. The only other match between the sides was played in Tokyo during the 2018 season.

The average score when the Brumbies play the Sunwolves in Canberra is : Brumbies 54 Sunwolves 18.

In the previous matches between these sides the Brumbies scored seven and ten tries per match.

The Bookies have given the Sunwolves a 14 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.

Average score: Brumbies 46 Sunwolves 20

Last three results
Sun, 03 Jun 2018 Brumbies v Sunwolves 41-31 Canberra
Sat, 24 Feb 2018 Brumbies v Sunwolves 32-25 Tokyo
Sat, 28 May 2016 Brumbies v Sunwolves 66-5 Canberra

Brumbies overall record against the Sunwolves
Played 3, Wins 3 , Losses 0, Draws 0

Match Officials and details
Date : Sunday 12 May
Venue : GIO Stadium, Canberra
Kick Off local: 16:05
Referee: Damon Murphy
Assistant Ref 1:Angus Gardner
Assistant Ref 2:Graham Cooper
TMO :George Ayoub

Teams

Brumbies

15 Tom Banks, 14 Henry Speight, 13 Tevita Kuridrani, 12 Irae Simone, 11 Toni Pulu, 10 Christian Lealiifano (captain), 9 Joe Powell, 8 Pete Samu, 7 Jahrome Brown, 6 Tom Cusack, 5 Sam Carter, 4 Darcy Swain, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 2 Folau Fainga’a, 1 Scott Sio.

Replacements: 16 Connal Mcinerney, 17 James Slipper, 18 Leslie Leuluaialii-Makin, 19 Blake Enever, 20 Murray Douglas, 21 Ryan Lonergan, 22 Tom Wright, 23 Andy Muirhead.

Sunwolves

15 Ryohei Yamanaka, 14 Gerhard Van Den Heever, 13 Josh Timu, 12 Phil Burleigh, 11 Jason Emery, 10 Yu Tamura, 9 Kaito Shigeno, 8 Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco, 7 Dan Pryor, 6 Hendrik Tui, 5 Grant Hattingh, 4 Mark Abbott, 3 Hiroshi Yamashita, 2 Shota Horie, 1 Masataka Mikami.

Replacements: 16 Jaba Bregvadze, 17 Conan O’Donnell, 18 Takuma Asahara, 19 Tom Rowe, 20 Kara Pryor, 21 Ben Gunter, 22 Jamie Booth, 23 Hayden Parker.