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Super Rugby - As it stands, who's good?
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<blockquote data-quote="TRF_heineken" data-source="post: 899375" data-attributes="member: 40658"><p>Well, I have to say I think we will all agree that there is a bit more competition from each conference and not just from the NZ conference. I have to say I am very glad to see the Aussie franchises being more competitive than what they were during Super 18.</p><p></p><p>The fact that both the Aussie and SA franchises are one less team, has made the competition so much better. But the problem now is that while they are struggling against NZ teams, their derbies are even tougher, and in the end I fear it will be the reason why more NZ teams will be in the playoffs.</p><p></p><p>The Sunwolves are improving, but they are no better than what the Cheetahs/Kings/Force would have been had they remained in the competition.</p><p></p><p>The Stormers have now lost their first 2 matches against their local Saffa teams, so it makes me think that they are not as strong as what they looked like the start of the season. While the Sharks who looked horrible a couple of weeks ago, now look like a real threat, and I'm worried about this weekend's game against my Bulls who are punching above their weight IMHO. </p><p></p><p>For me the Crusaders are the team to beat. They are the defending champions, are winning their away games with clinical execution. The Chiefs, Highlanders and Hurricanes are as always top table contenders. With the Rebels, Sharks and Lions making up the rest of the top table. With all the other teams fighting to avoid the wooden spoon.</p><p></p><p>Apart from the Sunwolves, and maybe to an extent the Jaguares, every team has what it takes to fight for a place at the playoffs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF_heineken, post: 899375, member: 40658"] Well, I have to say I think we will all agree that there is a bit more competition from each conference and not just from the NZ conference. I have to say I am very glad to see the Aussie franchises being more competitive than what they were during Super 18. The fact that both the Aussie and SA franchises are one less team, has made the competition so much better. But the problem now is that while they are struggling against NZ teams, their derbies are even tougher, and in the end I fear it will be the reason why more NZ teams will be in the playoffs. The Sunwolves are improving, but they are no better than what the Cheetahs/Kings/Force would have been had they remained in the competition. The Stormers have now lost their first 2 matches against their local Saffa teams, so it makes me think that they are not as strong as what they looked like the start of the season. While the Sharks who looked horrible a couple of weeks ago, now look like a real threat, and I'm worried about this weekend's game against my Bulls who are punching above their weight IMHO. For me the Crusaders are the team to beat. They are the defending champions, are winning their away games with clinical execution. The Chiefs, Highlanders and Hurricanes are as always top table contenders. With the Rebels, Sharks and Lions making up the rest of the top table. With all the other teams fighting to avoid the wooden spoon. Apart from the Sunwolves, and maybe to an extent the Jaguares, every team has what it takes to fight for a place at the playoffs. [/QUOTE]
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