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Super Rugby: Crusaders vs. Bulls in Christchurch (16/03/2013)
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<blockquote data-quote="cyclone101" data-source="post: 556369" data-attributes="member: 61483"><p>The Bulls tend to play better when they are 5 points behind at half time, so I hope that the Saders bring a tough game to the Bulls, but being the Saders, I wouldn't expect anything less. They might have lost a few, but you can always bet on them to find form a few games into the season.</p><p></p><p>This game is going to be a VERY tough one for me to call. 1) The Bulls always struggle with their second game on tour, so I would not be surprised if Ludeke picks a quite different team than the one that played the Blues to try and offset fatigue. 2) The Saders will never be a team you walk over, but the Bulls would have gained much confidence from the past games and it seems that no matter who they pick, all the combinations work well.</p><p></p><p>The Spies/Steg/Botha combo has been the best the Bulls have seen in a while, but with Dewald fit, and more omportantly, fresh, Ludeke might put him at 7. I'm not sure how I feel about that, I rate both Arno and Dewald, but the latter might be a bit rusty after his injury.</p><p>Houghaard would most likely be on the bench again due to his ankle, but it has been heavily strapped for 2 games now, they should rest him completely imo.</p><p></p><p>Tough game but if the Saders bleed penalties like they did to the Canes, I would go with Bulls by 6.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cyclone101, post: 556369, member: 61483"] The Bulls tend to play better when they are 5 points behind at half time, so I hope that the Saders bring a tough game to the Bulls, but being the Saders, I wouldn't expect anything less. They might have lost a few, but you can always bet on them to find form a few games into the season. This game is going to be a VERY tough one for me to call. 1) The Bulls always struggle with their second game on tour, so I would not be surprised if Ludeke picks a quite different team than the one that played the Blues to try and offset fatigue. 2) The Saders will never be a team you walk over, but the Bulls would have gained much confidence from the past games and it seems that no matter who they pick, all the combinations work well. The Spies/Steg/Botha combo has been the best the Bulls have seen in a while, but with Dewald fit, and more omportantly, fresh, Ludeke might put him at 7. I'm not sure how I feel about that, I rate both Arno and Dewald, but the latter might be a bit rusty after his injury. Houghaard would most likely be on the bench again due to his ankle, but it has been heavily strapped for 2 games now, they should rest him completely imo. Tough game but if the Saders bleed penalties like they did to the Canes, I would go with Bulls by 6. [/QUOTE]
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