After suffering a four-point loss to the same opponents in the final regular round of Super Rugby action last week, the Hurricanes will be determined to make amends with a much-improved showing in the weekend’s first Semi-final Qualifier on Friday, writes Shaun Goosen.
Hurricanes v Chiefs
20 July 09h35
Westpac Stadium, Wellington
To Win (80 Mins)
Hurricanes 5/10
Draw 25/1
Chiefs 31/20
Handicap * Forecast handicaps
Hurricanes (-5) 9/10
Chiefs (+5) 9/10
Last week in Hamilton, the 'Canes fell behind early on through three converted Chiefs tries. Despite coming back to eventually go down 24-28, the manner in which Chris Boyd’s charges conceded the early scores provided much cause for concern.
Call it late-season fatigue, but the likes of maestro Beauden Barrett and his lieutenants looked severely depleted before their eventual late charge. With a lack of synergy in midfield and a poor breakdown performance, there was no way the Chiefs were going to miss out.
Nevertheless, they did battle back and to lose by just four points is testament to the Hurricanes’ phenomenal potential. Playing in Wellington this week, and with several key performers set for a return to the starting lineup, they will be more determined than ever to put one over their fellow Kiwis and progress to the semis.
The Chiefs, though, will welcome back Sam Cane to the fray after he missed out last week. His presence, particularly at the tackle point, will add even further fuel to what is already a seriously impressive rugby outfit.
The Hamiltonian's will be confident after their showing in Round 19. While they will realize the dangers of facing the 2016 champions on their home turf, they will back themselves having finished just two points behind them on the overall log with the same amount of victories (11 out of 16).
Verdict: Hurricanes (-5) 9/10 * Forecast handicaps
Toughie, but I’m going for the favourites. At home, and after last week’s questionable antics, they should put in an assured display to progress to the last four. The Chiefs are perhaps another season away from properly contesting for the title.
from Hollywoodbets Sports Blog https://ift.tt/2LvI78H
best mesothelioma law firms, mesothelioma attorneys, mesothelioma
lawyer, mesothelioma lawsuits, mesothelioma lawyers, mesothelioma
lawsuit, mesothelioma attorney, mesothelioma settlement, mesothelioma
lawsuit settlements, mesothelioma settlements, mesothelioma law firm,
lawyer mesothelioma, get a online mesothelioma law firm today,
mesothelioma claims, mesothelioma claim, malignant mesothelioma,
mesothelioma law, mesothelioma law firm california, mesothelioma
compensation, mesothelioma law firms, asbestos settlement, asbestos
claim, mesothelioma, asbestos lawsuit, asbestos lung cancer,
mesothelioma law suit, asbestos claims720, asbestos attorney,
mesothelioma lung cancer, mesothelioma causes, asbestos lawyer390,
mesothelioma cancer, asbestos lawsuits, asbestos lawyers, causes of
mesothelioma, asbestos cancer, mesothelioma law suits, what is
mesothelioma, law offices, mesothelioma symptoms
Terimakasih anda telah membaca artikel tentang Super Rugby Quarter-Final: Hurricanes v Chiefs Preview. Jika ingin menduplikasi artikel ini diharapkan anda untuk mencantumkan link https://viralsport.blogspot.com/2018/07/super-rugby-quarter-final-hurricanes-v.html. Terimakasih atas perhatiannya.