Rugby Champs Wk 1, Currie Cup R1, Mitre10 R1 + other rugby

Mitre Cup

Premiership: Canterbury, Tasman, Wellington, Taranaki, Counties Manukau, Auckland, North Harbour.

Championship: Southland, Otago, Manawatu, Hawke's Bay, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Northland.

R1

North Harbour -9.5 v Northland
Tasman +8.5 v Canterbury
Manawatu -2.5 v Waikato
Auckland -6.5 v Counties Manakau
BoP +8.5 v Taranaki
Wellington -9.5 v Otago
Southland +7.5 v Hawkes Bay

North Harbour:
James Parsons (cc), Matt Duffie (cc), Ben Nee-Nee, Chris Eves, Danny Drake, Dillon Hunt, Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Glenn Preston, Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a, Jacob Pierce, James Fiebig, Mike Tamoaieta, Murphy Taramai, Nic Mayhew, Sione Mafileo, Sione Teu, Karl Tu'inukuafe, Lua Li, Luteru Tolai, Bryn Hall, Bryn Gatland, Daniel Hilton-Jones, Harrison Groundwater, Jack Bergin, James Dargaville, Lewis Gjaltema, Loketi Manu, Mark Telea, Shaun Stevenson, Tevita Li

Northland:
Jordan Olsen, Matt Moulds, Ross Wright, Ropate Rinakama, Jack Straker, Isileli Tuungafasi, Paddy-Joe Atkins, Boyd Wiggins, Joshua Goodhue, Murray Douglas, Temo Mayanavanua, Tom Robinson, Matt Matich, Kara Pryor, Kane Jacobson, Jaycob Matiu, Sam McNamara, Sam Nock, Jono Kitto, Mac Sykes, Jack Debreczeni, Myles Thoroughgood, Tim Blundell, Jack Goodhue, Scott Gregory, Blake Hohaia, Tamati Tua, Regan Verney, Jordan Hyland, Rene Ranger, Jone Macilai, Renata Roberts-Te Nana, Matt Wright, Noah Cooper.

Tasman:
Wyatt Crockett (vice captain), Alex Ainley, Ethan Blackadder, Jed Brown, Ryan Coxon, Vernon Fredericks, Shannon Frizell, Kane Hames, Tyrel Lomax, Andrew Makalio, Ray Niuia, Pari Pari Parkinson, Tim Perry, Blair Prinsep, Isaac Salmon, Liam Squire, Quinten Strange, Jordan Taufua, Sione Havili. David Havili (captain), Mitchell Hunt (vice captain), Solomon Alaimalo, Levi Aumua, Finlay Christie, Leicester Faingaanuku, Tima Faingaanuku, Billy Guyton, Will Jordan, Alex Nankivell, Rupena Parkinson, Tim O’Malley.

Canterbury:
Sam Beard, George Bridge, Phil Burleigh, Brett Cameron, Tom Christie, Hamish Dalzell, Whetu Douglas, Mitchell Drummond, Mitchell Dunshea, Ereatara Enari, Braydon Ennor, Sef Fa'agase, Billy Harmon, Alex Hodgman, Oliver Jager, Chris King, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Caleb Makene, Josh McKay, Greg Pleasants-Tate, Reed Prinsep, Ngane Punivai, Luke Romano, Tom Sanders, Siate Tokolahi, Nathan Vella, Owen Franks, Ryan Crotty, Joe Moody, Richie Mo'unga, Codie Taylor, Luke Whitelock, Sam Whitelock.

Manawatu:
Michael Alaalatoa, Fraser Armstrong, Sione Asi, Otere Black, Jamie Booth, Tim Cadwallader, Nick Crosswell, Liam Hallam-Eames, Kayne Hammington, Jackson Hemopo, Brice Henderson, Brayden Iose, Antonio Kiri (captain), Ngani Laumape, Junior Laloifi, Lifeimi Mafi, Sam Malcolm, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Liam Mitchell, Hamish Northcott, Sean Paranihi, Faalelei Sione, Aaron Smith, Sam Stewart, Michael Tagicakibau, Jade Te Rure, Rob Thompson, James Tofa, Brad Tucker, Te Rangatira Waitokia, Sam Wasley, Jono Ihaka.

Waikato:
Sekope Lopeti-Moli, Michael Mayhew, Samsoni Taukei'aho, Hetet Haereiti, Joshua Iosefa-Scott, Ayden Johnstone, Sefo Kautai, Atu Moli, Toby Smith, Timothy Bond, Sam Caird, Laghlan McWhannell, James Tucker, Jono Armstrong, Jahrome Brown, Adam Burn, Murray Iti, Luke Jacobson, Mitch Jacobson, Jordan Manihera, Kylem O'Donnell, Jack Stratton, Raniera Takarangi, Damian McKenzie, Fletcher Smith, Matthew Lansdown, Anton Lienert-Brown, Pepesana Patafilo, Bailyn Sullivan, Dwayne Sweeney, Quinn Tupaea, Tyler Campbell, Dawai Mosese, Declan O'Donnell, Sevu Reece, Jordan Bunce, Niven Longopoa.

Auckland :
Sam Prattley (43), Jarred Adams (0), Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Marco Fepulea'i (1), Marcel Renata (21), Taniela Koroi (0), Ofa Tu'ungafasi (41), Mike Sosene, Robbie Abel, Leif Schwencke, Michael Fatialofa (19), Jamie Lane (2), Jack Whetton (20), Patrick Tuipulotu (21), Faatiga Lemalu (0), Dalton Papalii (4), Lyndon Dunshea (1), Blake Gibson (21), Adrian Choate (0), Akira Ioane (27), Taleni Seu (21), Hoskins Sotutu (0), Evan Olmstead (0), Waimana Riedlinger-Kapa (0), Jonathan Ruru (0), Leon Fukafuka (19), Desma Liaina, Harry Plummer (3), Daniel Kirkpatrick (0), Jacob Umaga (0), TJ Faiane (17), Tanielu Tele'a, Tumua Manu (4), Melani Nanai, (24), Joe Ravouvou (8 ), Salesi Rayasi (0), Caleb Clarke (3), AJ Lam, Jordon Trainor (8 ).

Counties Manakau:
Joseph Royal, Gafatasi Su'a, Suetana Asomua, Sean Bagshaw, Nepo Laulala, Howard Sililoto, Coree Te Whata-Colley, Kalolo Tuiloma, Daymon Leasuasu, Matiaha Martin, Viliame Rarasea, Sam Henwood, Dan Hyatt, Fotu Lokotui, Matthew Vaai, Sikeli Nabou, Kieran Read, Viliami Taulani, Liam Daniela, Siaosi Nginingini, Jonathan Taumateine, Latiume Fosita, Luteru Laulala, Nigel Ah Wong, Sam Furniss, Obyn Leger, Cardiff Vaega, Sonny Bill Williams, Kalione Hala, Sione Fifita, Toni Pulu, Sione Molia, Tevita Nabura, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Te Aihe Toma

BoP:
Nathan Harris (29 games), Liam Polwart (14), Sabastian Siataga (13), Ross Geldenhuys (0), James Lay (10), Tevita Mafileo (0), Tom McHugh (0), Aidan Ross (24), Solomona Sakalia (33), Jeff Thwaites (21), Tyler Ardron (7), Kane Le'aupepe (0), Baden Wardlaw (1), Hugh Blake (20), Sam Cane (19), Mitchell Karpik (6), Tanerau Latimer (79), Aileone Junior Lafaele-Mua (1), Hoani Matenga (0), Luke Campbell (16), Richard Judd (10), Mike Delany (72), Jason Robertson (0), Lalakai Foketi (30), Terrence Hepetema (19), Liam Steel (4), Trael Joass (0), Matthew Garland (3), Fa'asui Fuatai (0), Kaleb Trask (0), Bailey Simonsson (0), Chase Tiatia (26)

Taranaki:
Beauden Barrett (26), Jordie Barrett (0), Scott Barrett (0), Lachlan Boshier (26), Mitchell Brown (27), Mitchell Crosswell (40), Logan Crowley (4), Tom Florence (2), Chris Gawler (0), Mitchell Graham (44), Toa Halafihi (34), Fin Hoeata (10), Jarrad Hoeata (69), Jack Jordan (0), Brendon Leonard (0), Avon Lewis (4), Donald Maka (8 ), Manasa Mataele (13), Ciarhan Matoe (3), Marty McKenzie (36), Scott Mellow (0), Kiniviliame Naholo (2), Waisake Naholo (35), Brayton Northcroft-Hill (0), Reuben O'Neill (18), Jesse Parete, Stephen Perofeta (21), Jayson Potroz (0), Leighton Price (19), Jared Proffit (15), Ricky Riccitelli (9), Xavier Roe (0), Bradley Slater (1), Aseali Sorovaki (2), Pita Sowakula (8 ), Kyle Stewart (0), Angus Ta'avao (31), Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi (31), Seta Tamanivalu (52), Kane Thompson (6), Letu Vaeno (18), Tupou Vaai (0), Beaudein Waaka (19), Sean Wainui (34), Daniel Waite (1), Teihorangi Walden (0), Adrian Wyrill (15).

Wellington:
Leni Apisai, Asafo Aumua, Dane Coles, James O'Reilly,Tolu Fahamokioa, Alex Fidow, Joel Hintz, Xavier Numia, Jeff Toomaga-Allen, Tietie Tuimauga, James Blackwell, Sam Lousi, Will Mangos, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Teariki Ben-Nicholas, Vaea Fifita, Greg Foe, Mateaki Kafatolu, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Ardie Savea, Galu Taufale, Thomas Waldrom, Kemara Hauiti-Parapara, TJ Perenara, Carlos Price, Sheridan Rangihuna, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Pakai Turia, TJ Va'a, Wes Goosen, Matt Proctor, Billy Proctor, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Losi Filipo, Ben Lam, Trent Renata, Malo Tuitama

Otago:
Vilimoni Koroi, Ben Smith, Jona Nareki, Mitch Scott, Josh Timu, Matt Faddes, Michael Collins, Sio Tomkinson, Finn Strawbridge, Josh Ioane, Kurt Hammer, Josh Renton, Dylan Nel, Naulia Dawai, James Lentjes, Slade McDowall, Sione Misiloi, Josh Dickson, Tom Rowe, Joketani Koroi, Josh Larsen, Hisa Sasagi, Aki Seiuli, Tom Hill, Donald Brighouse, Jonah Aiona, Sam Anderson-Heather, Liam Coltman, Sekonaia Pole.

Southland:
Bill Fukofuka, Brayden Mitchell, Brenton Howden, Chris Apoua, Flynn Thomas, Jack Capil, Joe Walsh, Manaaki Selby, Morgan Mitchell, Phil Halder, Ray Tatafu, Reuben Northover, Shaun Stodart, Tony Lamborn, Wade McCrae, Aleki Morris, Greg Dyer, Jackson Ormond, James Wilson, Jay Renton, Lewis Ormond, Matt Johnson, Nico Costa, Ray Nu'u, Tauasosi Tuimavave, Tayler Adams

Hawkes Bay:
Michael Allardice (41), Joe Apikotoa (0), Mark Braidwood (16), Hannon Brighouse (0), Michael Buckley (0), Geoff Cridge (18), Jacob Devery (7), Ash Dixon (82), Pasqualle Dunn (6), Mason Emerson (22), Gareth Evans (10), Folau Fakatava (0), Tiaan Falcon (19), Tim Farrell (5), Devan Flanders (0), Solomone Funaki (temporary injury cover - 0), Stacey Ili (0), Josh Kaifa (0), Kianu Kereru-Symes (0), Jason Long (30), Jonah Lowe (24), Ben May (9), Lincoln McClutchie (0), Marino Mikaele-Tu'u (11), Tom Parsons (15), Ben Power (0), Pouri Rakete-Stones (10), Brodie Retallick (9), Fa'alemiga Selesele (18), JJ Taulagi (0), Josiah Tavita-Metcalfe (0), Danny Toala (0), Sasa Tofilau (0), Will Tremain (0), Shae Tucker (0), Sam Ulufonua (0), Brad Weber (17).

All Blacks to win all 6 games @ 5/6 - poor value or a solid punt?

Only game i see as a risk is vs Boks in Pretoria. Probably a big home crowd, and i expect title already wrapped up so may not be same motivation for AB's. Boks came close last season, better coach this time around.

It's a tough one...the 5/6 on the All Blacks...precisely for the reasons you give. I have seen a Outright market without New Zealand.....South Africa are 6/5..(Aussies Evens)...and that made me stand to attention. Will probably play that instead..
If the All Blacks beat Australia home and away in the 1st two matches, and the Boks beat Argentina home and away in the 1st 2 matches then you can have a saver on the Aussies at that point. It does set up nicely...and the Aussies play Argentina away in the last match, and that's not a gimme....but maybe it's not that simple as we all know...

Poor value for me
NZ @ 1.28 this week end which means they would roughly the same in SA (lets say 1.25) and probably 1.10 in Argentina.
The three home games will be around 1.08 against SA and AUS and 1.03 against Argentina
Combine all of them and that gives you approx. 2.10 so 1.8 is clearly a poor value

Agree it's not good value on price, but I think it is a solid bet and you'll be able to take some cover before the Loftus game if you want to.

Not to fazed about the Rugby Championship. I'm so excited about the Currie Cup starting. Can't wait!

Lining up what I believe is a very solid bet in the Mitre10 Cup, but need to see teams first before committing.

I don't know anywhere near enough on Mitre10 Cup but early view based on just squads, the Tasman +8.5 appeals.

Solid bet maybe but clearly not value
If you think of taking such bet, as I explained, put lets say a ground on the first game and keep doing that on the 6 games and you would end up with a difference at the end that could be close to 300 quid (1.8K v 2.1K) which represent 30% of your initial stake – quite a difference I reckon.
On top of it, you can always skip a game or play on the caps, do in-play and even cashout live.

southpaw wrote: I don't know anywhere near enough on Mitre10 Cup but early view based on just squads, the Tasman +8.5 appeals.

Indeed SP – Canterbury will be without Owen Franks, Ryan Crotty, Joe Moody, Richie Mo'unga, Codie Taylor, Luke Whitelock, Sam Whitelock while Tasman has Shannon Frizell, Liam Squire and Tim Perry out so the cap is tempting but last year scores are stopping me to punt anything until I have the squads.

southpaw wrote: I don't know anywhere near enough on Mitre10 Cup but early view based on just squads, the Tasman +8.5 appeals.

Tasman should win the game.

North Harbour: 1.Nic Mayhew, 2.James Parsons (captain), 3.Sione Mafileo, 4.Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, 5.Ben Nee-Nee, 6.Glenn Preston, 7.Dillon Hunt, 8.Murphy Taramai, 9.Bryn Hall, 10.Bryn Gatland, 11.Tevita Li, 12.Harrison Groundwater, 13.James Dargaville, 14.Matt Duffie, 15.Shaun Stevenson.

Substitutes: 16.Loteru Tolai, 17.Mike Tamoaieta, 18.Chris Eves, 19.Jacob Pierce, 20.Sione Teu, 21.Gjaltema Lewis, 22.Loketi Manu, 23.Mark Telea.

I like this NH team – a good front 8 with some super rugby experience – Hall + Gatland was an interesting combination last year and with a similar backline, it can be interesting – just a ? on Dargaville – if anybody has some info on him please.

Northland Team:
1. Ross Wright , 2. Matt Moulds , 3. Jack Straker , 4. Tom Robinson , 5. Josh Goodhue , 6. Murray Douglas , 7. Kara Pryor , 8. Jaycob Matiu , 9. Sam Nock ,
10. Jack Debreczeni , 11. Rene Ranger , 12. Blake Hohaia , 13. Tamati Tua , 14. Jordan Hyland , 15. Matty Wright
Replacements:
16. Jordan Olsen , 17. Isileli Tu'ungafasi , 18. Ropate Rinakama , 19. Kane Jacobson , 20. Matt Matich , 21. Jono Kitto , 22. Myles Throughgood , 23. Scott Gregory

Northland team has been announced. The front 8 is similar to last year with only Starker as a debutant and Robinson who was injured last year. Debreczeni could bring some experience but bench seems weak with 5 debutants.

I will wait for all the odds to be out but I have already few bet in minds that I will share later on today.

Hi Bradie

Is that not the Dargaville from the Brumbies, Thought he was a wing and wasn't the worse around I thought, not sure of him at 13 though.

Not sure if that helps at all.

bradie82 wrote: North Harbour: 1.Nic Mayhew, 2.James Parsons (captain), 3.Sione Mafileo, 4.Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, 5.Ben Nee-Nee, 6.Glenn Preston, 7.Dillon Hunt, 8.Murphy Taramai, 9.Bryn Hall, 10.Bryn Gatland, 11.Tevita Li, 12.Harrison Groundwater, 13.James Dargaville, 14.Matt Duffie, 15.Shaun Stevenson.

Substitutes: 16.Loteru Tolai, 17.Mike Tamoaieta, 18.Chris Eves, 19.Jacob Pierce, 20.Sione Teu, 21.Gjaltema Lewis, 22.Loketi Manu, 23.Mark Telea.

I like this NH team – a good front 8 with some super rugby experience – Hall + Gatland was an interesting combination last year and with a similar backline, it can be interesting – just a ? on Dargaville – if anybody has some info on him please.

Northland Team:
1. Ross Wright , 2. Matt Moulds , 3. Jack Straker , 4. Tom Robinson , 5. Josh Goodhue , 6. Murray Douglas , 7. Kara Pryor , 8. Jaycob Matiu , 9. Sam Nock ,
10. Jack Debreczeni , 11. Rene Ranger , 12. Blake Hohaia , 13. Tamati Tua , 14. Jordan Hyland , 15. Matty Wright
Replacements:
16. Jordan Olsen , 17. Isileli Tu'ungafasi , 18. Ropate Rinakama , 19. Kane Jacobson , 20. Matt Matich , 21. Jono Kitto , 22. Myles Throughgood , 23. Scott Gregory

Northland team has been announced. The front 8 is similar to last year with only Starker as a debutant and Robinson who was injured last year. Debreczeni could bring some experience but bench seems weak with 5 debutants.

I will wait for all the odds to be out but I have already few bet in minds that I will share later on today.

If you don't know James Dargaville I guess you haven't watched SupeRugby. He is a wing though.

I like the look of that Harbour team

Guys, is it just me ? Or: given the Lions performance against a predominantly AB team in the finals in NZ, add: Rassie to Swys, Etsebeth, Polard, Pieter-Stef, Beast etc. etc. Also, the overwhelming favorites title the ABs hold, am I alone in thinking we can shock everyone by winning this Championship ? If so, Sunbet is offering NZ 3 games 25/1, SA to win 5 @ 16/1, and all 6 @ 200/1. Maybe a tenner on each ? If Duane was there, I'd feel lots better for our chances, but we must have a chance, no ?

@ kt6747 yes he's the guy from the Brumbies but he did not play much so was looking for more info
@ Hanrick – indeed I did not watch many Brumbies games this season and probably missed the 3 out 16 where Dargaville was involved

Not that Hansen will allow complacency, but there’s a fair bit of smugness around Bauden, TJ, and a few of the others. I’m with Oracle on the Ozzie’s improvement and chances in Sydney, and if they upset the Ab’s applecart on Saturday: then it’s confusion time and game on against them.
With the likes of our team additions – top top guys: Faf, Willie, Rassie’s wiliness, Swys concentrating on attack with decent players: we WILL beat the Pumas twice, and have a better than even chance of beating Ozz twice too.
That leaves an AB team fighting to retain the Bledisloe cup, ripe for us to pluck. I’m quite excited at the prospect, this isn’t Meyer or the other two blokes (who were such almighty cock-ups that I can’t even remember their names), Rassie’s a Master, up there with Mallet, and Swys is no mug either.
Saturday will tell us a lot.
Go Bokke.

Does anyone know whats up with the Currie Cup ? There's no talk, no tips, no betting available, little interest on Superbru ? And it starts Friday. Is everyone just giving it a miss ?

Odds are dropping everywhere on the Tasman v Canterbury game so will give a try to the Tasman H still at 9 on some bookies

Tasman +9 @1.91

Kirky wrote: Does anyone know whats up with the Currie Cup ? There's no talk, no tips, no betting available, little interest on Superbru ? And it starts Friday. Is everyone just giving it a miss ?

I don't mind the low profile hopefully it'll bring about more mistakes on the bookies' side.

shaft wrote:

Kirky wrote: Does anyone know whats up with the Currie Cup ? There's no talk, no tips, no betting available, little interest on Superbru ? And it starts Friday. Is everyone just giving it a miss ?

I don't mind the low profile hopefully it'll bring about more mistakes on the bookies' side.

Maybe the bookies are all waiting for the Goodforthegame TV preview tomorrow night before making any moves

mackem wrote: BetXchange are out with Currie Cup matches.

Cheetahs v Blue Bulls preview

www.goodforthegame.co.za/Currie-Cup-2018...betting-preview.html

Cheetahs to win at 9/10 for 7 units

Interesting to see a ref from Wales taking the whistle in a Currie Cup match, Cheetahs working hard to be ready for the Pro14

Wow, only when you look at the team sheet do you realise the holes left in the Cheetahs team after last season's player exodus. I don't think the result is as clear cut.

mackem wrote: Yeah Welsh ref seemed strange to me mate, that's what 365 have down as the ref. Currie Cup info so thin on the ground, have been getting fed up of going around checking for prices

PlanetRugby concurring with 365

www.planetrugby.com/news/match-officials-to-august-19-2/

mackem wrote: BetX have Pumas v Griquas cap at 5.5 not sure where to go with that one, grateful for any inspiration.

Also not sure of Nelspruit kick off time, Supersport have 5pm, BetX have post match market to close at 14:05

kick off 5pm according to Pumas facebook - gates open at 2pm for anyone going to the game

mackem wrote: Yeah Welsh ref seemed strange to me mate, that's what 365 have down as the ref. Currie Cup info so thin on the ground, have been getting fed up of going around checking for prices

It's Dan Jones...young but a pretty decent ref....and lets face it it could have been Nigel Owens...then it would have been all about him and not the rugby...

Shaft, I hear you on the Cheetahs and I think they might struggle more than last year in the Pro14, but Bulls look very light up front and I'm all over tge Cheetahs and Pumas. Have backed Pumas -5, Cheetahs 9/10 and the double. Pumas cap should be at least double the current cap.

Have also backed Tasman +8.5 at 9/10, Tasman 28/10 to win the game, Tasman/Tasman ht/ft at 4.25/1 and Tasman by more than 14 at 28/1.

Cettas wrote:

mackem wrote: BetX have Pumas v Griquas cap at 5.5 not sure where to go with that one, grateful for any inspiration.

Also not sure of Nelspruit kick off time, Supersport have 5pm, BetX have post match market to close at 14:05

kick off 5pm according to Pumas facebook - gates open at 2pm for anyone going to the game

Strange if it's at 17:00 as that is the same time as the Boks vs Argentina. I reckon kickoff in Nelspruit will be at 14:00

hanrick wrote:

Cettas wrote:

mackem wrote: BetX have Pumas v Griquas cap at 5.5 not sure where to go with that one, grateful for any inspiration.

Also not sure of Nelspruit kick off time, Supersport have 5pm, BetX have post match market to close at 14:05

kick off 5pm according to Pumas facebook - gates open at 2pm for anyone going to the game

Strange if it's at 17:00 as that is the same time as the Boks vs Argentina. I reckon kickoff in Nelspruit will be at 14:00

Bok game on Saturday, Currie Cup games on Friday. Pumas @ 5pm, cheetahs @7pm

Not going to get involved in too much of the Friday rugby as will be travelling, but happy to see the Tasman cap coming in a bit. Took the +8.5 earlier in week, looking out for team news tonight and might take some more of the shorter odds of same line with Sunbet.

This time last year Canterbury beat Tasmin 39-0 at home. I'm staying out....just don't feel the Canterbury right off is the right way to go.....

Have taken Harbour -10.5 at 9/10. That Harbour team looks very strong.

North Harbour over 32.5 @ 1.80
North Harbour over 3.5 tries @ 1.57

Looks like the Pumas vs Griquas game is moved to friday as supersport have it scheduled at 16:55 kickoff at 17H05.

Tasman v Canterbury:

Tasman Mako: Will Jordan, Jamie Spowart, Levi Aumua, David Havili (c), Solomon Alaimalo, Mitch Hunt, Jack Grooby, Vernon Fredericks, Jed Brown, Ethan Blackadder, Paripari Parkinson, Quinten Strange, Tyrel Lomax, Andrew Makalio, Wyatt Crockett
Reserves: Ray Niuia, Ryan Coxon, Blair Prinsep, Michael Curry, Sione Havili, Ben Finau, Tim O’Malley

Canterbury: Josh McKay, Caleb Makene, Sam Beard, Phil Burleigh, Braydon Ennor, Brett Cameron, Mitch Drummond (c), Whetu Douglas (c), Tom Christie, Tom Sanders, Mitch Dunshea, Luke Romano, Chris King, Nathan Vella, Alex Hodgman
Reserves: Greg Pleasants-Tate, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Sef Fa’agase, Hamish Dalzell, Reed Prinsep, Conor Collins, Filimoni Waqainabete, Ngane Punivai

www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/32858/premiers...-tasman-v-canterbury

Currie cup starts tommorow and its live on Sky in England. Yet bet365 have no sign of it on their site. But they do have Queensland premier and french div 2. This is ridiculous. They dont see it as a proper rugby competition. Or they take so few bets on it, its not worth their time. Why are Sky bothering to show it I wonder. Id love to see the vewiing figures. Probably just ten of us.

One small bet on the Tasman game
I expect (hope) for a more entertaining game and I kinda like the Tasman back line so going with:
Tasman over 1.5 tries HT @2.20

@ henryscat : this is typical from bet365 but once live, you will have all the odds possible and both game are scheduled.
I reckon bet365 is waiting for external information before making any move as the traders have no clue on this competition but you might see the game around lunch time available with points, tries, caps,...

Correct. Very few bookies will take the risk of being market leader when it comes to Currie Cup. Too many ways for them to take a hiding.

hanrick wrote: Shaft, I hear you on the Cheetahs and I think they might struggle more than last year in the Pro14, but Bulls look very light up front and I'm all over tge Cheetahs and Pumas. Have backed Pumas -5, Cheetahs 9/10 and the double. Pumas cap should be at least double the current cap.

Have also backed Tasman +8.5 at 9/10, Tasman 28/10 to win the game, Tasman/Tasman ht/ft at 4.25/1 and Tasman by more than 14 at 28/1.

Have added Tasman over 11.5 1st half points at 5/6. Go the Mako!

#finsup

Following the same theme, Tasman over 3.5 tries 13/10