I continue with my Super 15 previews as I now turn my attentions to the Reds, many people favour this side to do well, but can they live up to expectations... This Season The Reds had a terrific 2010 Super Rugby campaign, as they shocked many Rugby fans by finishing 5th in the overall standings. They are a vibrant side who can turn on the style in a blink of an eye, the team … [Read more...]
Super 15 2011 Preview – Rebels
This is now my 11th Super 15 season preview, after writing about the Lions last time around I now move onto the Rebels, what can we expect from the Super 15 newcomers... This Season The Rebels are a brand new side to Super Rugby, nobody will know much about them until the first kick off against the Waratahs on February the 18th. First of all the Rebels are a Australian based … [Read more...]
Super 15 2011 Week 1 Picks
This will be a regular feature each week of the Investec Super 15 rugby season in 2011. Week 1 starts with the Hurricanes hosting the Highlanders in Wellington at the Cake Tin. Stand out games are the big rivalry between Crusaders and Blues in Auckland and the first game of Super Rugby virgins the Rebels hosting the Waratahs in Melbourne. Week One Picks Hurricanes to beat … [Read more...]
Super 15 2011 Preview – Lions
This is now my 10th Super 15 preview for the season ahead, with the 2011 campaign starting on Friday I now only have five more teams to preview, but before I start on those I give my thoughts on the Lions... This Season Basically the Lions will be hoping that they do not finish bottom this time around, as the side from South Africa finished last season, at the bottom of the … [Read more...]
Super 15 2011 Preview – Hurricanes
After previewing the first of the teams beginning with H, I now concentrate on the highly rated Hurricanes, could they claim the Super 15 title this season... This Season In 2010 considering the Hurricanes had a very decent side, they wasn't able to match up to their ability, after the side from New Zealand finished in 8th place. Mark Hammett takes charge of the Hurricanes … [Read more...]