Opening prices from IAS:

CHIEFS 1.28 (-11.5)
BULLS 3.50 (+11.5)

SHARKS 2.05
BLUES 1.75

CRUSADERS 1.20 (-11.5)
STORMERS 4.50 (+11.5)

WARATAHS 1.20 (-13.5)
HIGLANDERS 4.50 (+13.5)

BRUMBIES 1.16 (-16.5)
HURRICANES 5.00 (+16.5)

CATS 1.75
REDS 2.05


[ This Message was edited by: sportznut on 2004-04-29 15:56 ]

Well my predicted scores are:
Chiefs-bulls, 35-23
sharks-blues, 24-27
crusaders-stormers, 34-28
nsw-highlanders, 30-22
brumbies-hurricanes, 33-23
cats-reds, 27-27

Based on current lines/prices I'd be taking:
Chiefs -10.5
stormers +11.5
highlanders +14.5
hurricanes +16.5
reds 2.20

Don't know what I'll do with the sharks-blues match, I'll see what other lines/prices pop up.

Have these guys been watching the games?

Can't believe the Hurricanes and Highlanders lines and even the Stormers and Bulls for that matter...think that the latter two will be close...

Blues forwards did OK last week..but defence is a problem and I suspect we will see a different Sharks team and game this weekend. Is Carlos back? Could go close if he does start...

I agree with the crusaders-stormers game, it should be close.

Don't agree with the hurricanes & highlanders. They are both good teams and can give the brumbies and NSW a run for their money.

Personally I want to see the chiefs crusaders and brumbies lose. Not worried about teams behind NSW (not even the sharks on 26 are a threat providing NSW wins both remaining games). It does look like NSW and the brumbies are going to meet in the semi's again.

G'day...Ins & outs sofar.

HIGHLANDERS. IN. Saunders,(who's he ) Right Wing. Tuilevu, Left wing. Webb, No. 8. Dermody, replacing Hoeft L H Prop.

HURRICANES. OUT. Gerry Collins (injured) but check to-morrow, http://www.hurricanes.co.nz

CHIEFS, full team. http://www.chiefs.co.nz

BLUES & CRUSADERS, Christ knows at this stage. I think thats about it for now.

Squirter.

Cheers Squirter...is Carlos playing for the Blues?

Heard Cashmore might be in the Chiefs squad this weekend also? They will only be without Lowen and the hooker (forgot his name) this weekend...still think they need better centres pairings (Lowen only class one)...

G'day again you jokers,

CHIEFS.
Miller will be the run-on fullback but don't be surprised if Cashmore trots out sometime in the 2nd. half...he trained with 'em Tuesday. Paddock should be firm.

CRUSADERS. Mauger and Jack are back, all the rest are the same.

BLUES. Have not heared a dicky bird....would not be surprised if Spencer is rested. Have heard the AB selector is on the case there.

Better goan D/L me racing.

Cheers guys.

I think Spencer is back for this week's game. Meanwhile, Devine is out for the year!

G'day sportz,

Devine out, now thats a kick in the teeth for the blues.

Cheers