We take a look at the two Super Rugby AU matches taking on the 12th and 13th of March and suggest a bet in each game.
First let’s catch up with the Outright Betting where the Brumbies remain firm favourites at 8/11 to win the Tournament ahead of the Reds at 19/10, you can get 8/1 the Rebels, 16/1 the Force and the Waratahs are priced at 66/1.
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WESTERN FORCE v REBELS
The Force made their supporters sweat, but they eventually came back with a 4 point win from a visit to Sydney last week. They started slowly, but gradually fought their way back into the game and were deserved winners in the end. They were coming off a bye week last week and in Round 1 lost by 16 points to the Brumbies at home.
The Rebels had a bye in Round 1 and have subsequently lost by 2 points to the Reds away and by 3 points to the Brumbies on the road. Scoring tries has been a problem and they will have to find a way to get 5 pointers if they are to contend in this Tournament.
The Rebels did the double over the Force last season although the one victory came in overtime.
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Western Force 27/20
Draw 25/1
Rebels 7/10
Handicap: Western Force (+2.5) at 9/10, Rebels (-2.5) at 9/10
Suggested Bet: Winning Margin, Rebels under 12.5 points at 16/10
The fact that the Rebels could push the two Tournament favourites, the Reds and the Brumbies within 3 points on the road suggests they can win this game, but I do expect a close one.
BRUMBIES v REDS
The Brumbies are 3 from 3 after snatching a late victory against the Rebels in Canberra last week. They previously hammered the Waratahs by 51 and beaten the Force 27-11 on the road.
The Reds are coming off a bye and will be putting their 100% record on the line having edged the Reds by 2 points and beaten the Waratahs by 34 in both games in Brisbane.
These sides met in the final last season with the Brumbies winning 28-23 at home, but last week the Brumbies won the group fixture in Canberra by 2 points winning with a late penalty.
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Brumbies 7/10
Draw 25/1
Reds 27/20
Handicap: Brumbies (-3.5) at 9/10, Reds (+3.5) at 9/10
Suggested Bet: Winning margin, Brumbies under 12.5 points at 14/10
Based on last year’s results there doesn’t seem to be much between these sides although the Brumbies should shade it at home, I am banking on the fact that it will be a close game.
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
