Hurricanes vs Moana
The Hurricanes will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on Moana. The home side were unbeaten after the first eight rounds but have suffered two defeats in the last three matches. Their unbeaten record was ended by the Brumbies then then the Blus narrowly beat them last week. They were without two of their biggest players, Tyrell Lomax and Billy Proctor but still put on a great performance. The Hurricanes management have decided to make wholesale changes to the team by bringing in new faces which could work in favour of Moana.
TIP: Moana have also changed almost their entire backline for this match as the first team regulars return. One of the highlights of this match will be Julian Savea up against his former teammates and he will be fired up for this calash. The Hurricanes will be eyeing nothing less than a bonus point win despite making so many changes. The Moana backline will need to be better than the last match as they struggled for any cohesion. The bookies have the Hurricanes as favorites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.01, SoccerShop 1.01 and Bettabets 1.01
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Hurricanes vs Moana
- These team have met four times before with the Hurricanes winning three with one draw.
Latest results for both teams
The Hurricanes lost 31-27 to the Blues in the last match while Moana were beaten 43-7 by the Chiefs in the last match.
PREDICTION
The Hurricanes have been playing free flowing rugby this season that has been backed up by a resolute defence. Moana will need their attack to be at its best if they are to break down the home sides defence. William Havili will need to find a way to link up his backline as there are players like Julian Savea, Danny Toala and Fine Inisi who are well capable of getting over the tryline. The Hurricanes have Aiden Morgan at flyhalf so there is sure to be plenty of attacking threat as the youngster loves to run the ball. The main ball carrier for the visitors is Lotu Inisi as he almost always needs two or three players to bring him down. I am predicting a Hurricanes win by over 30 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Hurricanes
15 Harry Godfrey, 14 Daniel Sinkinson, 13 Bailyn Sullivan, 12 Peter Umaga-Jensen, 11 Kini Naholo, 10 Aidan Morgan, 9 Richard Judd, 8 Devan Flanders, 7 Du’Plessis Kirifi, 6 Brad Shields (c), 5 Ben Grant, 4 Justin Sangster, 3 Siale Lauaki, 2 Raymond Tuputupu, 1 Pouri Rakete-Stones
Moana
15 Danny Toala, 14 Fine Inisi, 13 Henry Taefu, 12 Julian Savea, 11 Neria Fomai, 10 William Havili, 9 Jonathan Taumateine, 8 Lotu Inisi, 7 Sione Havili Talitui (c), 6 Jacob Norris, 5 Allan Craig, 4 Tom Savage, 3 Sione Mafileo, 2 Samiuela Moli, 1 Abraham Pole
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Hurricanes victory are as follows:
Tictacbets1.01
SoccerShop 1.01
Bettabets 1.01
Odds comparison on the Sharks handicap:
The complete odds on the Sharks handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (-29.5)
SoccerShop 1.87 (-29.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (-29.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Hurricanes outright win therefore we suggest backing the home team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (-29.5), SoccerShop 1.87 (-29.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (-29.5)
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