Pumas vs Bulls
The Airlink Pumas welcome the Bulls to Nelspruit in this round 7 encounter in the Currie Cup. The home side are becoming desperate for a win if they are to hold onto their fourth spot. They are just a point ahead of the fast-improving Sharks team. The visitors have no such concerns as they comfortably lead the table on 26 points. They remain the only unbeaten team in the competition with five wins and a draw. The Pumas will be looking for a massive improvement from last weekend when they were crushed 55-12 by a young Lions team.
TIP: The Bulls have seemed on another level compared to the other teams as their backs and forwards have combined to play some scintillating attacking rugby. One of the standout players in the competition this season has been Puma’s fullback Stefan Coetzee. The youngster has lit up matches with his aggressive, pacy running and his sure to be a key player if the home side are to cause an upset. The bookies have the Bulls as favorites and I am also backing them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.14, Betway 1.14 and Bettabets 1.14
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Pumas vs Bulls
- The Bulls have won five of the last six matches between the sides.
- The Pumas beat the Bulls 63-15 last season.
Latest results for both teams
The Pumas lost 55-12 to the Lions in the last match while the Bulls beat the Griffons 55-21 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The Pumas have suffered big losses to the Lions at home and away this season. In both those games they tried to run the ball from deep within their half and were punished. They will need to find the balance between kicking and running the ball as the Bulls are excellent on turnover ball. One of the visitors’ new recruits, Henry Immelman has been in sublime form in the matches that he has played. He will have his hands full in this match as the Pumas back three have been in superb form. The strength of the Bulls pack will prove the difference in this match. I am predicting an away win by 11 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 Deon Slabbert, 6 Ruward van der Merwe, 5 Shane Kirkwood (captain), 4 Jeandre Leonard, 3 Sampie Swiegers, 2 Eduan Swart, 1 Etienne Janeke
Bulls
15 Canan Moodie, 14 Henry Immelman, 13 Lionel Mapoe, 12 Cornal Hendrickse (captain), 11 Sibongile Novuka, 10 Boeta Chamberlain, 9 Zak Burger, 8 Mihlali Mosi, 7 Cyle Brink, 6 Nama Xaba, 5 Jannes Kirsten, 4 Sintu Manjezi, 3 Mornay Smith, 2 Juann Els, 1 Tielman Nieuwoudt
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Bulls victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 1.14
Betway 1.14
Bettabets 1.14
Odds comparison on the Pumas handicap:
The complete odds on the Pumas handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (+15.5)
Betway 1.87 (+15.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (+15.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Bulls 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 (+15.5), Betway 1.87 (+15.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (+15.5)
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