Brumbies vs Hurricanes
The Brumbies welcome the Hurricanes to Canberra in this quarter final encounter that will see the home team start as slight favourites. They have lost three matches in a row having previously leading the table. Their loss to Moana Pasifika in the last match would have been most painful and the worrying part is that they played an almost full strength team. The Hurricanes were also in a shock loss to the Western Force in the last match but did rest some key players like Ardie Savea who started on the bench.
TIP: The Brumbies pride themselves on being dominant in the forwards but in the last three matches this is an area that they have struggled in. The continued absence of Rob Valentini is leaving a huge hole for them as he was their chief ball carrier. The Hurricanes are well capable of causing an upset if their forwards can match the Brumbies pack. The bookies have the Brumbies as favourites and I am also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting 1.72, Playabets 1.74 and Sunbet 1.76
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Brumbies vs Hurricanes
- The Brumbies have won four of the last five matches against the Hurricanes.
- The home team has won the last four matches between these sides.
Latest results for both teams
The Brumbies lost 32-22 to Moana Pasifika in their last match while the Hurricanes lost 27-22 to the Western Force in their last match.
PREDICTION
The home team needs Noah Lolesio to regain the form that made him a Wallaby as he has struggled to ignite a potent backline that includes players like Tom Banks and Tom Wright. Both men are proven try scorers but are seeing very little of the ball. The Hurricanes have Dane Coles and the Savea brothers back for this match and their experience could prove to be invaluable in this knockout match. They will need to have their maul defence in top form as this is the most potent attacking platform for the Brumbies. I predict a Brumbies win by 8 points.
- Probable Starting XVs
Brumbies
15 Tom Banks, 14 Tom Wright, 13 Len Ikitau, 12 Irae Simone, 11 Andy Muirhead, 10 Noah Lolesio, 9 Nic White, 8 Pete Samu, 7 Luke Reimer, 6 Tom Hooper, 5 Cadeyrn Neville, 4 Darcy Swain, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 2 Folau Fainga’a, 1 James Slipper
Hurricanes
15 Josh Moorby, 14 Julian Savea, 13 Billy Proctor, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Salesi Rayasi, 10 Aidan Morgan, 9 TJ Perenara, 8 Ardie Savea, 7 Du’Plessis Kirifi, 6 Blake Gibson, 5 Isaia Walker-Leawere, 4 James Blackwell, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Dane Coles, 1 Tevita Mafileo
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Brumbies victory are as follows:
Worldsportsbetting 1.72
Playabets 1.74
Sunbet 1.76
Odds comparison on the Brumbies handicap:
The complete odds on the Brumbies handicap:
Worldsportsbetting (-2.5) 1.91
Sunbet (-2.5) 1.89
Playabets (-2.5) 1.81
Predictions and Odds in details
This match will see many great head to head match ups but the battle with Pete Samu and Ardie Savea looks to be the highlight of the match. The two number eights play in the similar way and have excellent speed with a great off-loading game. Jordie Barrett needs a big game if the Hurricanes are to win. We are backing the Brumbies to win this match. The Brumbies on the outright win offer poor odds therefore I suggest the home team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting (-2.5) 1.91, Sunbet (-2.5) 1.89 and Playabets (-2.5) 1.81
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