I can't see any reason not to be on the Canes on Saturday. They have been the best side all comp and thoroughly deserve to be the winners. At home, more individual stars, better balance, more depth should see them crowned. Hats off to the Highlanders and with the 2 Smiths, Fekitoa and a very cagey coach you have to give them a punchers chance but a win looks highly unlikely.
My book has yet to set a line but In my opinion Canes should be 12 point favourites but you won't have to give anywhere near that sort of start.
If my book puts up less than a converted try line then I will be jumping in and consider Canes one of the better bets of the season.
Good punting all.
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I can't see any reason not to be on the Canes on Saturday. They have been the best side all comp and thoroughly deserve to be the winners. At home, more individual stars, better balance, more depth should see them crowned. Hats off to the Highlanders and with the 2 Smiths, Fekitoa and a very cagey coach you have to give them a punchers chance but a win looks highly unlikely.
My book has yet to set a line but In my opinion Canes should be 12 point favourites but you won't have to give anywhere near that sort of start.
If my book puts up less than a converted try line then I will be jumping in and consider Canes one of the better bets of the season.
Be careful I feel like this games got ITM cup 2013 written all over it, Wellington dominate regular season only losing one game all to lay an egg in the final. Wellington have a history of choking in big games. I know that Wellington team is different to Hurricanes I just think taking the points is a gift. Good luck any way mate
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Be careful I feel like this games got ITM cup 2013 written all over it, Wellington dominate regular season only losing one game all to lay an egg in the final. Wellington have a history of choking in big games. I know that Wellington team is different to Hurricanes I just think taking the points is a gift. Good luck any way mate
Julespussy - not the biggest play of the season (a couple of good goes on the Brumbies rds 1 & 5 and Bulls v Cheetahs were bigger) but yes it will be a larger than normal play.
Sickpix - Canes have been a nightmare to follow right from the commencement of super rugby other than for this year. The coaching staff have done a remarkable job having them play so consistently. I have no concerns of them choking.
T2m - Ardie would be a huge loss, Milner-Skudder lesser so and Jane less again. I'll be surprised if the first 2 don't play but the depth is solid regardless.
I haven't placed my bet yet, hoping for a tad better than -6.5 @ $1.90 that my book is currently offering (which in any case is a good price). Dubious weather forecast hopefully will give me a slightly better price.
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Julespussy - not the biggest play of the season (a couple of good goes on the Brumbies rds 1 & 5 and Bulls v Cheetahs were bigger) but yes it will be a larger than normal play.
Sickpix - Canes have been a nightmare to follow right from the commencement of super rugby other than for this year. The coaching staff have done a remarkable job having them play so consistently. I have no concerns of them choking.
T2m - Ardie would be a huge loss, Milner-Skudder lesser so and Jane less again. I'll be surprised if the first 2 don't play but the depth is solid regardless.
I haven't placed my bet yet, hoping for a tad better than -6.5 @ $1.90 that my book is currently offering (which in any case is a good price). Dubious weather forecast hopefully will give me a slightly better price.