Sharks vs Griquas
The Sharks play host to the Griquas in this Round 6 encounter of the Currie Cup. The home team staged one of the comebacks of the season in their last match when they drew 44-4 with the Pumas after trailing by 20 points at one stage. The visitors on the other hand will be disappointed after losing 36-28 to the Lions on their home patch. Both teams are desperate for a win if they are to remain in contention for a playoff position. The Sharks are currently in sixth spot with 12 points but have amazingly only won one game all season. They have lost a few close matches and will need to win their remaining games to make the top four.
TIP: The Sharks will be looking for revenge against the Griquas after losing the reverse fixture 34-31 thanks to a last-minute penalty. The defeat was made more painful as they led by 19 points at halftime and contrived to lose the match. Both teams have struggled in defence and attack with their handling errors costing them dearly. The key to the Sharks performance will be flyhalf Lionel Cronje, if he can control the match then his team will win. The bookies have the Sharks as favorites and I am also backing them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.37, Betway 1.37 and Bettabets 1.37
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Sharks vs Griquas
- The Sharks have won three of the last five matches between the sides.
- The last three matches have been won by the home side.
Latest results for both teams
The Sharks drew 44-44 in their last match against the Pumas while Griquas lost 36-28 to the Lions in their last match.
PREDICTION
The Sharks fortunes in attack has changed since the introduction of SA U20 star Jurenzo Julius. He has been in scintillating form, beating defenders for fun and scoring in each of his matches. His contest against Sango Xamlashe promises to be one of the highlights of the match. Griquas were very unlucky to lose their Captain George Whitehead early in the campaign and have never recovered from it. His replacement Lubabalo Dobela has done a satisfactory job but lacks the experience of controlling a match. If the Sharks pack can gain the upper hand early in the match then I predict home win by more than 14 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Sharks
15 Hakeem Kunene, 14 Eduan Keyter, 13 LItelihle Bester, 12 Jurenzo Julius, 11 Yaw Penxe, 10 Lionel Croneje, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Nick Hatton (captain), 7 Jannes Potgieter, 6 Tino Mavesere, 5 Reniel Hugo, 4 Bathobele Hlekani, 3 Mawande Mdanda, 2 Dan Jooste, 1 Braam Reyneke
Griquas
15 Dameron Hufke, 14 Dylan Maart, 13 Sango Xamlashe (captain), 12 Tertius Kruger, 11 Sako Makata, 10 Lubabalo Dobela, 9 Thomas Bursey, 8 Carl Els, 7 Marco de Witt, 6 Thabo Ndimande, 5 Derik Pretorius, 4 Dylan Sjoblom, 3 Janu Botha, 2 Gustav du Rand, 1 Leon Lyons
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Sharks victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 1.37
Betway 1.37
Bettabets 1.37
Odds comparison on the Sharks handicap:
The complete odds on the Sharks handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (-6.5)
Betway 1.87 (-6.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (-6.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Sharks outright win therefore we suggest the home team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (-6.5),Betway 1.87 (-6.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (-6.5)
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