Cheetahs vs Sharks
The Cheetahs take on the Sharks in Bloemfontein in this round 7 encounter of the Currie Cup. The home side are currently third on the log with 23 points while the visitors are in fifth spot with 17 points. The Sharks have shown improvement in the last few weeks with Lionel Cronje and SA U20 star Jurenzo Julius coming to the fore. The latter has scored in the last three matches which is so surprising that he isn’t in the matchday squad. Unless the inside centre is injured then it is a bewildering decision. His place has been taken by Alwayno Visagie. The Cheetahs have blown hot and cold but on their home patch they are unbeaten this season.
TIP: One of the finds of the season has been Cheetahs flyhalf Ethan Wentzel. The youngster has walked into the Currie Cup and looked like a seasoned veteran from the first match. His match up with the experienced Cronje will go a long way to deciding the outcome of the match. Sharks Captain Nick Hatton has been one of the better performers this season but he will have his work cut out against the likes of Jeandre Rudolph and Aidon Davis. The bookies have the Cheetahs as favorites and I am also backing them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.50, Betway 1.50 and Bettabets 1.50
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Cheetahs vs Sharks
- The Cheetahs have won three of the last five matches against the Sharks.
- The home side have won three of the last four matches.
Latest results for both teams
The Cheetahs beat WP 26-19 in their last match while the Sharks beat the Griquas 40-21 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The Sharks are paying the price for their poor early season form that saw them win just once in their first five matches. They now need to win their remaining matches or they will miss the playoffs. The Cheetahs have only lost once this season but that was just a minor hiccup. They have played an exciting brand of running rugby and will fancy their chances of another try fest against a Sharks team with a poor defence. The home side will have the advantage in the scrums and lineouts, especially of they can get their rolling maul to fire. The Cheetahs will be too strong for the Sharks therefore I predict a home win by more than 10 points.
Probable Starting
Cheetahs
15 Cohen Jasper, 14 Michael Annies, 13 Evardi Boshoff, 12 Ali Mgijima, 11 Daniel Kasende, 10 Ethan Wentzel, 9 Rewan Kruger, 8 Jeandre Rudolph, 7 Aidon Davis, 6 Gideon van der Merwe, 5 Victor Sekekete (captain), 4 Carl Wegner, 3 Hencus van Wyk, 2 Corne Fourie, 1 Schalk Ferreira
Sharks
15 Hakeem Kunene, 14 Eduan Keyter, 13 Litelihle Bester, 12 Alwayno Visagie, 11 Yaw Penxe, 10 Lionel Cronje, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Nick Hatton (c), 7 Jannes Potgieter, 6 Tino Mavesere, 5 Reniel Hugo, 4 Bathobele Hlekani, 3 Kabous Bezuidenhout, 2 Dan Jooste, 1 Dian Bleuler.
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Cheetahs victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 1.50
Betway 1.50
Bettabets 1.50
Odds comparison on the Cheetahs handicap:
The complete odds on the Cheetahs handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (-5.5)
Betway 1.87 (-5.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (-5.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Cheetahs 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 (-5.5), Betway 1.87 (-5.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (-5.5)
Other tips for the weekend (Predicted winners are in BOLD text)
Cheetahs vs Sharks
New Zealand vs Argentina
Australia vs South Africa
Otago vs Auckland
Griffons vs Griquas
Lions vs WP
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