Kaunda Ntunja, the host of the weekly PHAKA rugby show on SuperSport, gives us his predictions for the third round of Super Rugby 2019 matches. Check out his tips below, and make sure to tune into the show every Tuesday (SS1 at 19:00) and Thursday (SS4 at 18:00) – proudly sponsored by Hollywoodbets.
Friday 22 Feb 08:35
Hurricanes vs Brumbies
Hurricanes (-11.5)
Brumbies (+11.5)
Phaka Prediction: Hurricanes by 10.
“It’s quite a strong Hurricanes team packed with All Blacks, and it’s good to see Beauden Barrett back in the mix, and this will give the team a lot of confidence. It will take Barrett a while to find his groove back, but the Hurricanes will definitely win this one.”
Friday 22 Feb 08:35
Rebels vs Highlanders
Rebels 8/10
Highlanders 21/20
Draw 25/1
Phaka Prediction: Rebels by 5.
“It should be a very tough game, but the Rebels were very impressive in week 1. They had a bye in week 2. I’m expecting this one to be close, but I’m expecting the Rebels to win by between 5 – 7 points.”
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Saturday 23 Feb 08:35
Chiefs vs Sunwolves
Chiefs (-25.5)
Sunwolves (+25.5)
Phaka Prediction: Chiefs by 15 points.
“The Chiefs will be very desperate to get points, and to get a win under their belt. Sunwolves away in New Zealand… I just can’t see them winning there.”
Saturday 23 Feb 10:45
Reds vs Crusaders
Reds (+13.5)
Crusaders (-13.5)
Phaka Prediction: Crusaders by 6 points.
“I was very impressed by the Reds last week even though they lost. Crusaders are still unbeaten (2 from 2). I expect this game to be very close, but I see the Crusaders winning this by 6 points.”
Saturday 23 Feb 15:05
Lions vs Bulls
Lions (-6.5)
Bulls (+6.5)
Phaka Prediction: Lions by 3.
“The biggest problem for the Lions here is that their inspirational leader and captain Warren Whiteley is injured. So based on that it will be a lot closer than I would have predicted initially. Don’t forget the Bulls would have just traveled back from Argentina (the Lions have already had been back for 2 weeks back since their travels there). I will give this one to the Lions, but only just.”
Saturday 23 Feb 17:15
Sharks vs Stormers
Sharks (-6.5)
Stormers (+6.5)
Phaka Prediction: Sharks by 10 points.
“The Sharks were very impressive beating the Blues last week. The Stormers I felt were lucky to beat the Lions. I don’t see the Stormers beating the Sharks at home, especially with the momentum that the Sharks have got. I’m going for a comfortable victory for the Sharks.”
Saturday 23 Feb 23:40
Jaguares vs Blues
Jaguares (-1.5)
Blues (+1.5)
Phaka Prediction: Jaguares win by 8 points.
“The Blues have had to travel from South Africa (coming from NZ originally) and I feel this will come into effect. After the Jaguares win against the Bulls last week, they will have a lot of confidence, and I feel they have their groove back now. I see them winning this by 8 points.”
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