The Citizen (Gauteng)

TOMORROW 8.35am Highlander­s v Stormers Dunedin

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After falling to straight losses on tour to the Waratahs and the Crusaders, the Stormers are faced with a third possible consecutiv­e defeat. The Highlander­s are coming off a bye after edging the Blues in their first match.

Prediction: Highlander­s by 11

10.45am Rebels v Brumbies

Melbourne The Rebels are looking for a third straight win after victories over the Reds and Sunwolves and believe it, they are capable after the Brumbies poor showing going down to the Reds by 18-10 last week. Prediction: Rebels by 8 SATURDAY

8.35am Hurricanes v Crusaders

Wellington Tipped as the game of the weekend. The Saders have recorded big wins over the Chiefs and the Stormers, while the Canes lost to the Bulls but bounced back against the Jaguares on the road. Prediction: Crusaders by 9

10.45am Reds v Bulls

Brisbane The Reds had mixed results against the Rebels and Brumbies, while the Bulls were great against the Canes but exposed against the Lions. They are still rebuilding and the tour might have come too soon. Prediction: Reds by 10

3.05pm Sharks v Sunwolves

Durban The Sharks showed good signs in their loss to the Lions but lacked composure in the draw against the Waratahs. But they should record their first win which could see them start building momentum. Prediction: Sharks by 20

5.15pm Lions v Blues

Ellis Park The unbeaten Lions are faced with a daunting prospect despite winning all three of their opening games. Kiwi teams just provide that extra energy and the Blues were great despite losing to the Highlander­s and Chiefs. Prediction: Lions by 6

11.40pm Jaguares v Waratahs

Buenos Aires The Jaguares lost to the Stormers by eight and the Lions by 20 on the road but last weekend at home they lost 34-9 to the Hurricanes, while the Tahs are unbeaten against the Stormers and Sharks. Prediction: Waratahs by 11. Bye: Chiefs.

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