Rebels vs Brumbies
The Rebels welcome the Brumbies in this all Aussie derby to kick off Super Rugby in Melbourne. The home side have been making all the headlines regarding their administration problems and it remains to be seen if this effects the performance on the field. The Brumbies look to be the more settled team coming into this season although they have lost the services of Nic White to the Rebels. The match will see the debut of Filipo Daugunu and Taniela Tupou who both moved from the Reds at the end of last season. The latter of the pair will start from the bench as the powerhouse prop will want to prove his fitness after being out with injury for almost the whole of last season.
TIP: Taniela Tupou will start from the bench as the powerhouse prop will want to prove his fitness after being out with injury for almost the whole of last season. The man that all eyes will be on is Carter Gordon after his breakthrough season in 2023. The number ten is an attacking flyhalf that is excellent as linking his backline as he takes the ball to the line. His contest with Noah Lolesio promises to be one of the highlights of the match. The bookies have the Brumbies as favorites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.40, Gbets 1.40 and Hollywoodbets 1.41
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Rebels vs Brumbies
- The Brumbies have won the last five matches between the sides.
- The last time the Rebels beat the Brumbies was in 2020.
Latest results for both teams
This is the first match of the new season.
PREDICTION
The Rebels were one of the most improved sides last season and Gordon was a large part of that upward curve. His opposite number lost his Wallaby place to the youngster. The Brumbies have always been an excellent set piece teams and they will to dominate the home team from the onset. They also have deadly finishers in their backline with the likes of Corey Toole and Tom Wright. The Rebels will be confident of a close contest if their forwards can at least gain parity with the Brumbies pack. This match will go down to the wire with me predicting an away win by 4 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Rebels
(1-15): Matt Gibbon, Jordan Uelese, Sam Talakai, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Josh Kemeny, Brad Wilkin, Rob Leota (c), Jack Maunder, Carter Gordon, Glen Vaihu, David Feliuai, Filipo Daugunu, Lachie Anderson, Andrew Kellaway
Brumbies
(1-15): James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Rhys Van Nek, Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Rob Valetini, Luke Reimer, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan (c), Noah Lolesio, Corey Toole, Ollie Sapsford, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Brumbies victory are as follows:
Betway 1.40
Gbets 1.40
Hollywoodbets 1.41
Odds comparison on the Rebels handicap:
The complete odds on the Rebels handicap:
Betway 1.90 (+7.5)
Gbets 1.90 (+7.5)
Hollywoodbets 1.90 (+7.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Brumbies outright win therefore we suggest backing the home team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.90 (+7.5), Gbets 1.90 (+7.5) and Hollywoodbets 1.90 (+7.5)
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