Though NZ are resting their Crusader players for this game, it gives some of the fringe players an opportunity to impress and like them to do well here. They should be able to move the ball against the slower Fijian forwards, setting it up for their very quick backs to run through them. The Kiwis have smashed them by at least 50 points in their last 4 meetings, with a 91-0 result last time out. Hard to see the Fijians making a game of it here.
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Though NZ are resting their Crusader players for this game, it gives some of the fringe players an opportunity to impress and like them to do well here. They should be able to move the ball against the slower Fijian forwards, setting it up for their very quick backs to run through them. The Kiwis have smashed them by at least 50 points in their last 4 meetings, with a 91-0 result last time out. Hard to see the Fijians making a game of it here.
Though NZ are resting their Crusader players for this game, it gives some of the fringe players an opportunity to impress and like them to do well here. They should be able to move the ball against the slower Fijian forwards, setting it up for their very quick backs to run through them. The Kiwis have smashed them by at least 50 points in their last 4 meetings, with a 91-0 result last time out. Hard to see the Fijians making a game of it here.
Pissing down rain the last few days which should suit the conditions for the slippery Eels. Actually can see Hayne raining down the bombs on Barba in this game, as handling will be a major problem for both sides. The Eels like playing against the Bulldogs, having won 6 of the last 8 matches, and they have played pretty well in the last month for little reward, while the Bulldogs have been poor. These two teams, and supporters, do not like each other, and like the Eels, who have shown the better form, to beat a disorganised side like the Bulldogs, who have been out of touch for awhile
Storm win by 1-12 margin @ 3.00 Centrebet
Both teams are playing well with some very good playmakers on both sides, who are capable of winning this game for either side. They both are two of the better defensive sides in the game, and expect this game to be a tentative one, such as the respect they have for these gamebreakers. Can see this being a game where they will shut each other out, and with players on both sides canceling each other out, expect at hooker, where Smith is a class above McCullough and like him to be the difference between the two sides, as the Storm edges this
Pissing down rain the last few days which should suit the conditions for the slippery Eels. Actually can see Hayne raining down the bombs on Barba in this game, as handling will be a major problem for both sides. The Eels like playing against the Bulldogs, having won 6 of the last 8 matches, and they have played pretty well in the last month for little reward, while the Bulldogs have been poor. These two teams, and supporters, do not like each other, and like the Eels, who have shown the better form, to beat a disorganised side like the Bulldogs, who have been out of touch for awhile
Storm win by 1-12 margin @ 3.00 Centrebet
Both teams are playing well with some very good playmakers on both sides, who are capable of winning this game for either side. They both are two of the better defensive sides in the game, and expect this game to be a tentative one, such as the respect they have for these gamebreakers. Can see this being a game where they will shut each other out, and with players on both sides canceling each other out, expect at hooker, where Smith is a class above McCullough and like him to be the difference between the two sides, as the Storm edges this
Looking good at half time when leading 32-0 but never went on with it. Not scoring for 20 minutes after half time pretty much killed any chance of this pick being successful.
While i rate the All Blcks and deserve to be favourites for the World Cup, they will have problems with the better sides if Cowan is their half back. Can't kick, especially when he wants to do the box kick and he has the players outside him who can do so much with the ball in hand, and also takes too many wrong options. He has a liability in this side and definately the weak link in this side. Much prefer Weepu there
Looking good at half time when leading 32-0 but never went on with it. Not scoring for 20 minutes after half time pretty much killed any chance of this pick being successful.
While i rate the All Blcks and deserve to be favourites for the World Cup, they will have problems with the better sides if Cowan is their half back. Can't kick, especially when he wants to do the box kick and he has the players outside him who can do so much with the ball in hand, and also takes too many wrong options. He has a liability in this side and definately the weak link in this side. Much prefer Weepu there
New Zealand -64.5 @ 2.10
Looking good at half time when leading 32-0 but never went on with it. Not scoring for 20 minutes after half time pretty much killed any chance of this pick being successful.
While i rate the All Blcks and deserve to be favourites for the World Cup, they will have problems with the better sides if Cowan is their half back. Can't kick, especially when he wants to do the box kick and he has the players outside him who can do so much with the ball in hand, and also takes too many wrong options. He has a liability in this side and definately the weak link in this side. Much prefer Weepu there
NZ were lucky they even one by that amount.
They were given 3 tries by ridicolous refereeing decisions.
On 2 occassions the All Blacks knocked on and scored on the next play. What about the penalty try. Even the NZ commentators after looking at the replay 3 times couldnt believe it.
New Zealand -64.5 @ 2.10
Looking good at half time when leading 32-0 but never went on with it. Not scoring for 20 minutes after half time pretty much killed any chance of this pick being successful.
While i rate the All Blcks and deserve to be favourites for the World Cup, they will have problems with the better sides if Cowan is their half back. Can't kick, especially when he wants to do the box kick and he has the players outside him who can do so much with the ball in hand, and also takes too many wrong options. He has a liability in this side and definately the weak link in this side. Much prefer Weepu there
NZ were lucky they even one by that amount.
They were given 3 tries by ridicolous refereeing decisions.
On 2 occassions the All Blacks knocked on and scored on the next play. What about the penalty try. Even the NZ commentators after looking at the replay 3 times couldnt believe it.
NZ were lucky they even one by that amount.
They were given 3 tries by ridicolous refereeing decisions.
On 2 occassions the All Blacks knocked on and scored on the next play. What about the penalty try. Even the NZ commentators after looking at the replay 3 times couldnt believe it.
"Won"
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NZ were lucky they even one by that amount.
They were given 3 tries by ridicolous refereeing decisions.
On 2 occassions the All Blacks knocked on and scored on the next play. What about the penalty try. Even the NZ commentators after looking at the replay 3 times couldnt believe it.
"Won"
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Can't blame the players - blame Dickinson the referee.
Still, Cowan is the weak link in the side, especially in the key positon of half back.
Can't blame the players - blame Dickinson the referee.
Still, Cowan is the weak link in the side, especially in the key positon of half back.
Titans -7.5 @ 2.90 Centrebet
The Titans have struggled of late but they will fancy their chances of winning here given that the Cowboys were found out last week by the smaller but more mobile Tigers forwards, and with the Titans pack of similar make, like them to give Prince some room to work with. With no Thurston for the Cowboys, there is an opportunity for Prince to create some holes for his runners. Besides Bowen, the Cowboys do not have a playmaker of similar ability, while Bird too can be a factor for the Titans. Also with this being Prince's 100th game for the Titans, then like the Titans to lift for him.
Roosters +4.5 @ 2.01 Centrebet
Roosters -3.5 @ 3.75 Centrebet
Roosters should have won last week and will be looking to bounce back here while the Tigers played well in beating the Cowboys last week, who were without two key players in Thurston and Scott. They face a Roosters side who have pretty much a full strength side and match up well with the Tigers. They have beaten them in 6 of their last 8 meetings, including the last 4 games, so the Roosters have enjoyed some success and doubt that the Tigers will get their way so easily as they did last week, as they easily found some holes with the bigger Cowboys feeling the humidity last week. At a cold and wet Leichhardt Oval, the Roosters can keep this close, and like them to do enough to edge this.
Sharks -1.5 @ 2.02 Centrebet
Sharks -7.5 @ 3.00 Centrebet
Prior to their thumping by the Dragons, the Sharks were playing pretty well but got found out by one of the better teams in the competition. They were probably due for a loss but now meet a team of similar ability, and with the conditons at home that should favour them, like them to beat the Knights, who were also easily beaten last week by the Sea Eagles. The Knights rely too much on Gidley and Mullen, and while the same can be pretty much said about the Sharks with Gallen, they have quite a few young players who are playing with enthusiasm and effort, and with Gallen leading the way, like them to win this one.
Australia -10.5 @ 2.03 Centrebet
Australia -16.5 @ 3.05 Centrebet
After being smashed by the Samoans last week, the Wallabies have got their players back and should field pretty much their best XV here. Pocock should do well at the breakdown while Genia and Cooper should be able to also cretae some holes for their backs. The Springboks are missing over 20 of their best players, and though the players that are in all have plenty of Super XV experience, they are up against a formidable side who's pride is hurt and will be looking to make up for last weeks loss with a return to form win. Should do it pretty comfortably.
Titans -7.5 @ 2.90 Centrebet
The Titans have struggled of late but they will fancy their chances of winning here given that the Cowboys were found out last week by the smaller but more mobile Tigers forwards, and with the Titans pack of similar make, like them to give Prince some room to work with. With no Thurston for the Cowboys, there is an opportunity for Prince to create some holes for his runners. Besides Bowen, the Cowboys do not have a playmaker of similar ability, while Bird too can be a factor for the Titans. Also with this being Prince's 100th game for the Titans, then like the Titans to lift for him.
Roosters +4.5 @ 2.01 Centrebet
Roosters -3.5 @ 3.75 Centrebet
Roosters should have won last week and will be looking to bounce back here while the Tigers played well in beating the Cowboys last week, who were without two key players in Thurston and Scott. They face a Roosters side who have pretty much a full strength side and match up well with the Tigers. They have beaten them in 6 of their last 8 meetings, including the last 4 games, so the Roosters have enjoyed some success and doubt that the Tigers will get their way so easily as they did last week, as they easily found some holes with the bigger Cowboys feeling the humidity last week. At a cold and wet Leichhardt Oval, the Roosters can keep this close, and like them to do enough to edge this.
Sharks -1.5 @ 2.02 Centrebet
Sharks -7.5 @ 3.00 Centrebet
Prior to their thumping by the Dragons, the Sharks were playing pretty well but got found out by one of the better teams in the competition. They were probably due for a loss but now meet a team of similar ability, and with the conditons at home that should favour them, like them to beat the Knights, who were also easily beaten last week by the Sea Eagles. The Knights rely too much on Gidley and Mullen, and while the same can be pretty much said about the Sharks with Gallen, they have quite a few young players who are playing with enthusiasm and effort, and with Gallen leading the way, like them to win this one.
Australia -10.5 @ 2.03 Centrebet
Australia -16.5 @ 3.05 Centrebet
After being smashed by the Samoans last week, the Wallabies have got their players back and should field pretty much their best XV here. Pocock should do well at the breakdown while Genia and Cooper should be able to also cretae some holes for their backs. The Springboks are missing over 20 of their best players, and though the players that are in all have plenty of Super XV experience, they are up against a formidable side who's pride is hurt and will be looking to make up for last weeks loss with a return to form win. Should do it pretty comfortably.
Titans -7.5 @ 2.90
Led by 8 at half time and looking good and then gacve up 2 tries in the first 10 minutes of the second half. Struggling from then on, though they did get back in the lead midway, they were always looking likely to lose
Roosters +4.5 @ 2.01
Roosters -3.5 @ 3.75
Once again looking good at half time with a 12-8 lead and then they too give up 2 tries in the first 10 minutes of the second half to eventually lose by 7.
Sharks -1.5 @ 2.02
Sharks -7.5 @ 3.00
No Gallen, and it showed in their performance
Australia -10.5 @ 2.03
Australia -16.5 @ 3.05
Titans -7.5 @ 2.90
Led by 8 at half time and looking good and then gacve up 2 tries in the first 10 minutes of the second half. Struggling from then on, though they did get back in the lead midway, they were always looking likely to lose
Roosters +4.5 @ 2.01
Roosters -3.5 @ 3.75
Once again looking good at half time with a 12-8 lead and then they too give up 2 tries in the first 10 minutes of the second half to eventually lose by 7.
Sharks -1.5 @ 2.02
Sharks -7.5 @ 3.00
No Gallen, and it showed in their performance
Australia -10.5 @ 2.03
Australia -16.5 @ 3.05
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