Pumas vs Sharks
The Pumas welcome the Sharks to the Mbombela Stadium for this round 5 encounter in the Currie Cup. The home side are currently in third spot with 15 points while the Sharks are in fifth position with 9 points. Both these teams bring form into this match with the Sharks winning 35-22 away to the Lions while the Pumas thrashed the Griquas 66-26. The visitors secured their first win of the campaign and will be looking for revenge after they were beaten by the Pumas in Durban in the reverse fixture. Lionel Cronje had his best game of the season which was the catalyst for the Sharks win.
TIP: The contest between Cronje and Pumas flyhalf Danrich Visagie will go a long to deciding the winner of the match. The home side moved Clinton Swart from flyhalf to inside centre after their loss to the Lions. This proved to be a masterstroke as the burly Swart has been a wrecking ball down the middle of the park. The Sharks gave a debut to U20 star Jurenzo Julius and he repaid the faith by scoring two brilliant tries. The bookies have the Pumas as favorites but I am backing the Sharks for the upset win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 3.90, Betway 3.90 and Bettabets 3.90
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Pumas’ vs Sharks
- The last four matches between the sides has seen two wins apiece.
- The away side has won the last three matches between the sides.
Latest results for both teams
The Pumas beat the Griquas 66-26 in their last match while the Sharks beat the Lions 35-22 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The strength of this Pumas side is in their forwards and it’s no surprise as Jimmy Stonehouse is their coach. He is famous for being a hard man and that is reflected in his team’s performance. The Sharks will need their maul defence to be on top form as the home sides major weapon is the driving maul. The visitors will need to play their expansive game and bring in their dangerous wingers Jaco Williams and Eduan Keyter. The Pumas will be looking to dominate at scrum time but will need to deal with Springbok Trevor Nyakane who has been brought into the team. I am predicting a Sharks win by 5 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Pumas
15 Stefan Coetzee, 14 Darren Adonis, 13 De-an Ackermann, 12 Clinton Swart, 11 Phiko Sobahle, 10 Danrich Visagie, 9 Ross Braude, 8 Kwanda Dimaza, 7 Ruwald van der Merwe, 6 Ntsika Fisanti, 5 Deon Slabbert, 4 Jeandre Leonard, 3 Sampie Swiegers, 2 Eduan Swart (captain), 1 Etienne Janeke.
Sharks
15 Hakeem Kunene, 14 Eduan Keyter, 13 Litelihle Bester, 12 Jurenzo Julius, 11 Jaco Williams, 10 Lionel Cronje, 9 Bradley Davids, 8 Nick Hatton (captain), 7 Jannes Potgieter, 6 Tino Mavesere, 5 Reniel Hugo, 4 Batho Hlekani, 3 Trevor Nyakane, 2 Dan Jooste, 1 Abraham Reyneke
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Sharks victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 3.90
Betway 3.90
Bettabets 3.90
Odds comparison on the Sharks handicap:
The complete odds on the Sharks handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (+9.5)
Betway 1.87 (+9.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (+9.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are excellent odds on the Sharks upset win but of you looking for a safer bet, then we suggest the away team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (+9.5), Betway 1.87 (+9.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (+9.5)
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