The Citizen (Gauteng)

RUGBY 5 FORM GUIDE

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M1 SHARKS v JAGUARES: The Sharks will feel a little hard done by after their narrow lost last weekend to the Lions in a game that could have gone either way. The Jaguares had a bye and will travel to Kwazulu-Natal fresh and looking to continue their good start to the season. Tough match in which the Sharks need to come out fighting if they hope to keep their title hopes alive. M2 BATH v LEICESTER: Bath got back to winning ways last weekend albeit against weaker opposition. Leicester had a break and will be ready to go. Home-ground advantage is always a bonus, but Leicester do have momentum on their side and will fancy their chances. Favour the away side. M3 STORMERS v CHIEFS: A mouth-watering clash sees two of this season’s favourites go headto-head. Stormers have been in scintillat­ing form while the Chiefs have been efficient. The visitors will need to be at their best to beat a home team oozing confidence. M4 SARACENS v HARLEQUINS: Saracens were clinical when winning last weekend in the Champions Cup and should be too strong for Harlequins back in the league this weekend. Saracens have the best defensive record in the Aviva premiershi­p and will be hard to beat. M5 FORCE v SOUTHERN KINGS: The Western Force have probably not picked up the results they have deserved this campaign. They have played some good rugby and should be too strong for the Southern Kings who always seem to be in the media for the wrong reasons. Tough for the Kings, who will need to come together to keep the score line down.

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