Super Rugby: how the teams will fare
Here’s a look at the top teams and performance prediction for Super Rugby 2018
The South African Super Rugby contingent has been cut from six to four teams. Here is a look at how they are likely to fare: BULLS Best results: Winners 2007‚ 2009‚ 2010 Last season: 15th – won four, lost 11 The Bulls are the only South African team to have won Super Rugby, but they are as far away from the 2007-10 glory years as coach John Mitchell is from mastering Afrikaans. They have enjoyed a good preseason with no serious injuries. Their fixture list is tricky though. The Bulls take on the Hurricanes and Lions at home followed by a tough Australasian tour that includes combat against the Chiefs and defending champion Crusaders. To say winning their opening two home matches is crucial would be an understatement. The Bulls should improve on last season but they still appear several world-class players short of being contenders. Prediction (in South African conference): 4th LIONS Best: Runners-up 2016‚ 2017 Last season: 1st — won 14, lost 1 The biggest challenge for the Lions wil...
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