RR’s round 5 predictions
BGS vs TGS - TGS are low on confidence, BGS will be primed to steal a W here on home ground after a solid narrow loss against GT last week. Putting my balls on the line and backing the BGS boys in by less than 7
GT vs NC - NC will be too strong but the GT back row will ensure the boys in black and red are competitive. NC by 21+
TSS vs BSHS - form guide says State High but I feel the TSS boys are a different beast at home. TSS have to address their defensive frailties particularly in transition when they turnover ball. If the TSS boys make this a set piece dominated match and play a boring territorial game on the back of this with their kicking I feel they can give State High their first loss for the year. Goldie’s kicking will need to better this week, I feel the talented TSS 9 has been a little bit off his best this season and it has affected his team’s fortunes. I must be bored, I’m backing the boys from TSS by 7+.
ACGS vs BBC - I believe both teams are carrying some niggles to important personnel where I believe the bench will play an important part in determining the result.
Churchie’s bench pales in comparison to the BBC bench and as such, I believe the Highlanders from the Wong will eventually win by 14+ over the Vikings East of the Bane.