tha_mai says...

wouldn't agree with underdogs tag;

Bulls fully deserve to be there, on the table it shows they lost just one more match than Crusaders, but earned two more bonus points; negligible home advantage these days with teams traveling and winning away so often, and not as if it will be a packed Jade Stadium, rather the small replacement venue that holds just 20,000 - and read today only 13,000 sold so far.

Posted 04:43 20th July 2012

markpat says...

"The winner of the match will likely face the Chiefs in next week's semi".

Isn't that only true if the Sharks beat the Reds? If the Reds win, as the #3 seed, surely they play the #2 seed (Chiefs) and the #4 or #5 seed play the Stormers?

Personally, I think the Sharks will beat the Reds, but not to the extent that I'd says it's "likely".

Posted 11:46 19th July 2012

rugby_rockstar says...

2 more days to go! I reckon this'll be a blinding match. Sheer ball carrying power, goal kicking and set peice (in other words trophy winning traits) vs ball skills, awesome physicality and technique at the ruck and solid core union basics.

I think the smart money is on the Crusaders but its close! If the Bulls take it up a notch and click or if the Crusaders try to play too loose too early then the Bulls are more than capable of progressing. Can't wait and as a neutral I admire both teams. Okay maybe I'll root for the Kiwis just a tiny bit more because I know 'em a little bit better and my experiences were brilliant ones.

Posted 09:21 19th July 2012

jonesy2 says...

obviously the bulls are underdogs

Posted 08:03 19th July 2012