Rugby Prediction Leagues - "Currie Cup" & "Tri-Nations"

[redzonerocker]

With this Currie Cup we seem to be rank amateurs in a field of expert South African's.

seem to be ?? . . . . . we are!!!

[pharvey]

It's early days yet Pete...... throwing in the towel as early as the opening game of round 2??!!

Plenty of time for the ''experts'' to drop points!!

And I'll have you know, I'm a gnat's c**k away from the top 10........ in 10,054th place

As always, I shall bide my time and lull other members of the league into a false sense of security before making my move for the title!!

[pharvey]

Well, congrats to Redzonerocker on the fabled ''yellow Cap'' this week!!

IMHO a far better game than last week - yes, scrappy and a fair few errors, but very enjoyable. Whilst NZ were without doubt worthy winners, the Bokke yet again threw it away with a yellow card (10 points shipped whilst 1 man down) - bizarrely the replacement for Bakkies Botha (who was banned after throwing a headbutt in last week's game), Danie Rossouw was the guilty party!! NZ themselves were very lucky to escape a yellow card, which could have made a big difference.......

15 on 15, the scoreline would have read 21 v 17, but at the end of the day NZ were far superior at the breakdown and overall looked far more dangerous in attack - ultimately deserving of the win.

NZ now with 2 bonus (4-try) points, look to be taking a commanding position in the tournament. SA travel to Australia next week where they'll be playing the Green & Golds in Brisbane..... not a happy hunting ground for SA in previous years.

Next week's prediction is a difficult one.......

Good luck to all

[pharvey]

Almost upon us again..... I've had to make picks early as I'm en-route to the UK - not an excuse, I have enough information and rope to well and truly hang myself!!

Anyway..... Currie Cup - 50% have picked and we're all pretty much in agreement thus far as to the winners, it's just going to be the margin and bonus points I guess..... for the other 50% - make your picks!!

Tri-Nations.... Australia vs South Africa

Now this is a difficult one.... SA already 2 losses, low moral, bitching about the refereeing, lost players both to suspension and injury, not won in Brisbane since 1971 (I believe). Pienaar selected at scrum half?

Australia, rested, fired up from a loss to the poms, BUT a couple of changes - the main one being O'Connor on the wing and a fairly weak looking front row...... could cause big problems.

Pienaar and O'Connor changes have made my mind up.......

GAME ON!!!

[Big Boy]

Big Boy finishes on top (OK, I know it's only joint top)

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[redzonerocker]

Big Boy finishes on top (OK, I know it's only joint top)

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nothing wrong with joint top

[pharvey]

Absolutely!! Congrats BB & Redzonerocker on a Tri-Nations victory!! ......... Damn those Jaarpies!!

And congrats also to Redzonerocker on the Yellow Cap and a great round in the Currie Cup this week ( )........... Just 4 rounds to go!!

[redzonerocker]

And congrats also to Redzonerocker on the Yellow Cap and a great round in the Currie Cup this week ( )........... Just 4 rounds to go!!

my fingers are firmly crossed!

[PeteC]

It's down to the wire for three of you now for the last match next week. Glad to see it's ending in an exciting way. The Bulls/WP match must have been a blood bath. Did anyone see it? Pete

[PeteC]

78 to 7!!! Those guys probably ran the equivalent of Hua Hin to Cha Am, or further. There will be hatred next season for sure. Pete

[pharvey]

78 to 7!!! Those guys probably ran the equivalent of Hua Hin to Cha Am, or further. There will be hatred next season for sure. Pete

It's certainly a thumping, but looking at the table, the Leopards have shipped an average of touching 48 points a game (over 14 matches)!! Even the Sharks with the best defense (statistically) have shipped over 20 points per game on average...... certainly some ''open rugby''!!

Redzonerocker....... What's going on??? You're late to the party this week - and the deciding weekend of all times!!! Get your picks in...

[redzonerocker]

Redzonerocker....... What's going on??? You're late to the party this week - and the deciding weekend of all times!!! Get your picks in...

forgot the friday night games
i would have done the cheetahs & the lions, so lost 1 point . . . . . could be a vital one in such a close race

[pharvey]

Bugger Bugger Bugger ...... I was convinced the Sharks were going to pull it off this weekend against WP

Anyway, congrats to Randy on the Yellow Cap and the League Title

Down to the wire and the final match of the season!!

[Big Boy]

Congratulations Randy.

[redzonerocker]

yep! well done randy