WP vs Sharks
WP plays host to the Sharks in Cape Town for this final round encounter in the Currie Cup. The home team will be kicking themselves for losing their last match against Griquas when they dominated possession but could not convert their opportunities. This has now left them with virtually no chance of making the semis, they will need to beat the Sharks and hope that the Bulls lose at home against the Cheetahs.
The Sharks have no such concerns with a win cementing their place at the top of the log. They can still remain top even if they lose, provided the Bulls beat the Cheetahs.
TIP: WP brought back a host of URC players for their last match against the Griquas but the decision backfired badly as there was no cohesion in attack of defence. Young flyhalf Jurie Matthee had a match to forget and will want a big improvement in his play. The Sharks have been keeping changes to a minimum as they are on a seven game winning run. The bookies have the Sharks as favourites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.75, Gbets 1.74 and Hollywoodbets 1.75
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
WP vs Sharks
- WP have won three of the last five matches against the Sharks.
- The home team have won four of the last five matches between these sides,
Latest results for both teams
WP lost 38-29 to the Griquas in their last match while the Sharks beat the Lions 29-21 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The home side has it all to play for and will look to convert their possession into points otherwise the visitors will punish them. WP will look to the likes of Leolin Zas and Angelo Davids to provide the impetus with their darting runs on the wing. The players that came in from the URC looked jaded and they will be hoping that a week’s rest has revitalized them. The Sharks have found ways to win tight matches and are the only URC team that has avoided the temptation of loading their side with players from that competition. I am predicting an away win by 6 points
Probable Starting XVs
WP
15 Clayton Blommetjies, 14 Angelo Davids, 13 Ruhan Nel, 12 Juan de Jongh, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Jurie Matthee, 9 Paul de Wet, 8 Hacjivah Dayimani, 7 Ben-Jason Dixon, 6 Marcel Theunissen, 5 Connor Evans, 4 Adre Smith, 3 Neethling Fouche (captain), 2 Siyabonga Ntubeni, 1 Allister Vermaak.
Sharks
15 Nevaldo Fleurs, 14 Yaw Penxe, 13 Murray Koster, 12 Alwayno Visagie, 11 Aphelele Fassi, 10 Lionel Cronje, 9 Tiaan Fourie, 8 Henco Venter, 7 James Venter, 6 Dylan Richardson, 5 Reniel Hugo (captain), 4 Ockie Barnard, 3 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 2 Dameon Venter, 1 Dian Bleuler
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Sharks victory are as follows:
Betway 1.75
Gbets 1.74
Hollywoodbets 1.75
Odds comparison on the Sharks handicap:
The complete odds on the Sharks handicap:
Betway 1.90 (-2.5)
Gbets 1.87 (-2.5)
Hollywoodbets 1.89 (-2.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are decent returns on the Sharks outright win but if you looking for better odds then we suggest the away team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.90 (-2.5), Gbets 1.87 (-2.5) and Hollywoodbets 1.89 (-2.5)
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