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Indeed. I think the Brumbies are going to win - the reason a bit of special motivation from Jake

Rene Ranger had made himself unavailable for the RC. Replacement will be named tomorrow.

Forecast is for rain - advantage Brumbies.

He is showing that despite the least possession of any Super side and also the worst lineout, yet they placed top of the table. - to most sane rugby followers, that is a surprising statistic.

Interesting and surprising article about the stats for the Chiefs. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10906792

Rennie said he was optimistic Masaga will play. He has to get through the last training.

Cruden is the most important player for the Chiefs. If he goes down, there is no one even nearly as good. I think To'omua or anyone else trying to smash him would be a good idea. That said, he is tough little bugger and far more proven performer than To'omua at this level. Probably the best...

I doubt a player like Nonu would pull his head in and put his heart into an Aussie team when he can't even do in NZ? Not sure about O'Connor.

He is struggling to find a franchise in NZ that wants him. Saders and Chiefs have said they don't. He left the Blues and Highlanders. His last chance is making amends with Hammett at the Canes. I seems it will happen but it'll be a difficult talk because he was fired from there by Hammett a...

Joe Moody from the Saders has been called into the squad. I know very little about him. In better news, it looks as if Steven Luatua will recover in time from his shoulder injury (though he will be on the bench at best)

Wyatt Crockett is in doubt for 1st Bledisloe test. If gone this is a loss because he is dynamic around the park and the RC is being reffed under the new scrum laws reducing the hit (which is often where he has trouble)

Actually, they came 6th but was boosted to 3rd by being the highest finishing Aussie team. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Super_Rugby_season#Final_standings

I want 15 teams - and if SA want 6 teams they must redraw their boundaries. Each team only plays the other once - home one year, away the next, so no country benefits or is harmed from having a stronger or weaker conference.So noconference system. For the semis - 1st play 4th and 2nd plays...

It is not impossible. It is difficult. The Chiefs topped the conference. It makes the table mean something when there is an advantage to the team that tops it.

But the Brumbies crossed time zones and beat the Bulls. The Crusaders cross time zones and beat the SA sides on a regular basis. Last year, the Sharks crossed time zones and beat the Reds and then went back to SA to beat the Stormers. Problem is, the Kings and Lions are just too shit for both...

http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Super15/Secret-plan-to-kill-Super-Rugby-20130727 I really see this as caused by SA trying ot get 6 teams into the comp'. I really wish the super 10-12-14-15 was shorter. Perhaps split into two pools.

Awesome effort Brumbies. Well done. See you in Hamilton. The Chiefs can be inconsistent, so the Brumbies are a definite chance.

Cruden is an absolute top flight 10 who plays well under pressure.

This is going to be a brutal game. Crusaders are a better side, but the Chiefs have it in them to upset them - especially with home advantage.

Folau vs Savea will be a great clash. I think QC (Quade Cooper) cross field bombs in Savea's direction might work bloody well. Savea is only adequate under the high ball.