The Hurricanes will look to capitalize on the Crusaders loss when they face off in Wellington on Friday the 29th of March 2019.
Hurricanes vs Crusaders
29. Mar 2019, 08:35
Wellington, New Zealand
Westpac Stadium
To Win
Hurricanes 13/10
Draw 28/1
Crusaders 8/11
*Forecast odds
Handicap
Hurricanes (+2) 9/10
Crusaders (-2) 9/10
*Forecast handicaps
Hurricanes are four wins, a loss, and a draw so far in their 2019 campaign and will look to add pressure on the Crusaders who lost against the Waratahs in a tremendous upset.
In last wekend’s fixtures, the Hurricanes were down 21 – 15 after the break against the Stormers, but two tries from Wes Goosen, and a try from Beauden Barrett secured the comeback for the Hurricanes.
Over the years the Hurricanes and the Crusaders have produced some of the best rugby in terms of the high level of skills displayed on the field.
The 2017 and 2018 champions are in for a tough night out on Wellington especially after their recent loss to the New South Wales Waratahs. In what seemed like a scrappy affair the men from Canterbury didn’t find their rhythm as they were rocked by three tries in 10 minutes and were found chasing the game on a wet Sydney Cricket Ground.
The Crusader have already gone one up against the Hurricanes after their 38 – 22 win on Round 2.
Both teams share a similar 2019 record although the Crusaders opted to not play against the Highlanders after the tragedies that took place in the country. Five matches played, three wins, one loss, and one draw is where both teams stand.
Super Rugby Team Stats 2019
- Tries:
- Crusaders 25
- Hurricanes 22
- Clean Breaks:
- Crusaders 69
- Hurricanes 52
- Carries:
- Hurricanes 752
- Crusaders 663
- Metres Carried:
- Hurricanes 2 786
- Crusaders 2 374
- Defenders Beaten:
- Hurricanes 177
- Crusaders 119
- Offloads:
- Crusaders 54
- Hurricanes 33
- Scrums won %
- Hurricanes 95%
- Crusaders 95%
- Lineout %
- Crusaders 88.6%
- Hurricanes 82.2%
Head to Head
Hurricanes 9 – 8 Crusaders
2009
- Crusaders 24 – 30 Hurricanes
2010
- Hurricanes 26 – 26 Crusaders
2011
- Crusaders 16 – 9 Hurricanes
2012
- Crusaders 22 – 23 Hurricanes
- Hurricanes 14 – 42 Crusaders
2013
- Crusaders 25 – 17 Hurricanes
- Hurricanes 29 – 28 Crusaders
2014
- Hurricanes 16 – 9 Crusaders
- Crusaders 26 – 29 Hurricanes
2015
- Crusaders 35 – 18 Hurricanes
- Hurricanes 29 – 23 Crusaders
2016
- Crusaders 10 : 35 Hurricanes
2017
- Crusaders 20 : 12 Hurricanes
2018
- Crusaders 30 – 12 Hurricanes
- Crusaders 24 – 13 Hurricanes
- Hurricanes 29 – 19 Crusaders
- Crusaders 38 – 22 Hurricanes
Verdict: Hurricanes 13/10 *Forecast odds
I’m banking on the Hurricanes to continue the Crusaders’ very minute slump in form, and playing at home, and with a full strength squad, the Hurricanes should steal a win.
