Super 15 Rugby 2013 Round 20: Bold Predictions for Most Anticipated Contests

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Published: July 12, 2013

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It’s the final chance for the Southern Hemisphere rugby elite to stake their claim for Super League glory. Round 20 brings the curtain down on a highly entertaining league stage that still hangs in the balance.

Everyone loves an upset, so here are a collection of bold predictions for the final round of fixtures before the real business starts with the sudden death playoffs.

 

Force vs. Brumbies


Venue: NIB Stadium, Perth, Australia

Date: July 13

Time: 7:45 a.m. ET

After 15 grueling matches, the ACT Brumbies sit just four points off the Super League summit, and a victory against Western Force could catapult them into an automatic semi-final spot.

Both sides pitted their skills against the British and Irish Lions recently. The Brumbies made history by beating the tourists 14-12 to become the first provincial team to beat them since 1997, whilst Western Force succumbed to a heavy 69-17 defeat.

So how are Western Force going to win this match? The Brumbies haven’t played since their Lions clash and have Aussie players returning who will be suffering from their Lions Test defeat.

According to ABC.net, coach Jake White has picked Colby Fainga'a ahead of George Smith at openside flanker. Smith took a big hit to the head during Australia’s third Test against the Lions but is expected to return for the knockout matches.

If Western Force can capitalise on any sloppy Brumbies play, maybe they can launch a major upset and force their Australian rivals to face the dreaded sudden death playoffs.

Prediction: Force will defy the odds and bring the Brumbies back down to earth. Five-point home win.



 

Sharks vs. Kings

Venue: Kings Park, Durban, South Africa

Date: July 13

Time: 11:05 a.m. ET

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