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Super 15 Rugby Round 17 Preview - Players to watch 7 views
07 June 2013 by The Swede Eaters
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Super Rugby Round 17 features only four teams. Here is a preview of Super Rugby Round 17, who are you looking forward to seeing this weekend?
There are only two matches in Super 15 Rugby Round 17. These games feature four Australian teams who will all be without their Wallaby international players.
For updated Super 15 Rugby Round 17 team lists go to
http://www.superrugbytips.com/p/super-rugby-2013.html
Brumbies vs Rebels
The Brumbies have made five changes to their team and will be missing quality players including Stephen Moore, Ben Mowen and Christian Lealiifano.
The Rebels will desperately miss James O'Connor, Hugh Pyle and inspirational captain Scott Higginbotham. These three players have been big contributors of www.testrugby.com points this season.
I am picking the Brumbies to win at home against the Rebels. Both teams are understrength, but given that the Brumbies have won four out of five matches between the two teams, it will be an upset if the Rebels won.
My pick - Brumbies by 7 points. This could be on the conservative side of the ledger, but I am hoping to undercut most other punters.
Force vs Waratahs
The Force will be looking to bounce back from their flogging at the hands of the British and Irish Lions midweek. They haven't named their team yet, but are a big chance of an upset victory at home against the Waratahs. They rested several players from their match against the Lions including Jayden Hayward and Kyle Godwin.
The Waratahs have been decimated by 16 either injuries or players to the Wallabies camp which means that they are ripe for the picking. There are still plenty of quality players in the Waratahs backline, but their forward pack has a club rugby look to it. They have won five of the last six games between the two teams.
This match is going to be a close one and a great opportunity for the Force to get a win. It is difficult to know how players will go backing up from Wednesday night.
My pick - Waratahs by 1 point.
There are limited options for www.testrugby.com managers, but here are some Players To Watch in Super Rugby Round 17.
Jayden Hayward (Force) - Hayward was rested against the Lions and should start at fullback when the Force name their team. He should kick goals and is one of the only decent options in midfield.
Jesse Mogg (Brumbies) - Mogg is probably one of the best players to miss out on the Wallabies. He is a dangerous running fullback and he may even kick goals in place of Christian Lealiifano. The Brumbies should win and so Mogg will be odds on to score a try.
Jason Woodward (Rebels) - Jason Woodward is starting for the Rebels and should kick goals. He is a genuine attacking fullback too.
Peter Kimlin (Brumbies) - Kimlin is listed as a lock and has scored nearly 300 points last week. He has been named at Number Eight this week and will get plenty of opportunities.
Ged Robinson (Rebels) - Ged Robinson is the second best front rower in the www.testrugby.com game.
Heath Tessman (Force) - Assuming Heath Tessman starts for the Force, he is worth a shot as a cheap front row forward. He is ranked in the Top 10 in that position in www.testrugby.com
Cadeyrn Neville (Rebels) - Cadeyrn Neville is a great buy now that high scoring locks like Steven Luatua, Sam Whitelock, Hugh Pyle, Brodie Retallick and Andries Bekker aren't playing.
Jed Holloway (Waratahs) - A newcomer to the Waratahs, Holloway is listed as a lock, but will start at Number Eight.
Who are you looking forward to seeing in Super 15 Rugby Round 17?
http://www.superrugbytips.com/2013/06/super-15-rugby-round-17-preview-players.html
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