Brumbies vs Hurricanes
The Brumbies welcome the unbeaten Hurricanes to Canberra for this Super Rugby encounter. The home team will be looking for an immediate response from their players after they were thrashed 46-7 by the Blues last time out. It was arguably their worst performance in many years in this competition. The Hurricanes on the other hand are on fire and easily beat the Fijian Drua in their own backyard. It was the first loss for the Drua on their home patch. The Brumbies looked out of sorts in all areas and will be keen to start the match well.
TIP: The Brumbies have made a few changes to the starting XV as they seek a response from their players. They will need to be at their best against a Hurricanes team that has been unstoppable this season. They have however lost one of their key players in hooker Asafa Aumua who injured his knee in the last match. The home team can be fortunate as the hooker has been the form number 2 in the competition. 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: Betway 1.47, Gbets 1.47 and Hollywoodbets 1.47
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Brumbies vs Hurricanes
- The Brumbies have won five of the last seven matches between the sides.
- The home side have won the last seven matches between these sides.
Latest results for both teams
The Brumbies lost 46-7 to the Blues in their last match while the Hurricanes beat the Drua 38-15 in their last match.
PREDICTION
The man that will be trusted to guide the Brumbies attack will be Noah Lolesio. He has a potent backline that features the top scorer in Corey Toole but he hardly touched the ball in the last match. Toole’s battle with Kini Naholo promises to be one of the highlights of the match. The Hurricanes have been excellent on counter attack therefore the Brumbies kicking game needs to be on the mark. Rueben Love has been instrumental in attack and is being touted as a potential All Black this year. This match will be a tight affair with the Canes winning by 5 points.
Probable Starting XVs
Brumbies
James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Allan Alaalatoa, Darcy Swain, Cadeyrn Neville, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan (c), Noah Lolesio, Corey Toole, Tamati Tua, Len Ikitau, Ollie Sapsford, Tom Wright
Hurricanes
Xavier Numia, James O’Reilly, Tyrel Lomax, Caleb Delany, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields (c), Du’Plessis Kirifi, Brayden Iose, TJ Perenara, Brett Cameron, Salesi Rayasi, Jordie Barrett, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Kini Naholo, Ruben Love
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Hurricanes victory are as follows:
Betway 1.47
Gbets 1.47
Hollywoodbets 1.47
Odds comparison on the Hurricanes handicap:
The complete odds on the Hurricanes handicap:
Betway 1.90 (-6.5)
Gbets 1.87 (-6.5)
Hollywoodbets 1.89 (-6.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Hurricanes outright win therefore we suggest backing the away team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.90 (-6.5), Gbets 1.87 (-6.5) and Hollywoodbets 1.89 (-6.5)
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