Super Rugby Pacific: Round 6 Predictions

We have a full card of 6 fixtures to pick this weekend, plus a rescheduled match on Tuesday, and there are a few tricky ones that will no doubt trip some of us up.

Here are my Super Rugby predictions for Round 6 this weekend.

Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes

A straightforward one to start with, given the Pasifika’s drubbing at the hands of the Chiefs last weekend. The Hurricanes had a rest meanwhile, and should win comfortably. Hurricanes by 28

Rebels v Fijian Drua

This is a really tough one, with the Rebels still without a win, up against the Drua, whose only win was against the Rebels in Round 3. The home side is slight favourites, but I’m going with the Drua, on the basis that their trajectory is more positive. Drua by 2

Force v Brumbies

The Force were lucky to sneak past the Drua last weekend, and I can’t see them beating the Brumbies here. Brumbies by 9

Highlanders v Blues

The Highlanders are struggling so far this season, and the Blues look a better team on paper. Blues by 6

Chiefs v Crusaders

Instinct is always to pick the Crusaders, but they haven’t been at their best this year and there are a few players missing. The Superbru Insights data is worth looking at, and I’m picking a home win. Chiefs by 2

Reds v Waratahs

The Tahs have been much better than last year, but they’ve also enjoyed 4 home games out of 5, and this is a tough trip to the Reds. Reds by 9

Moana Pasifika v Blues

I won’t lock my pick for this match on Tuesday just yet - I’ll be picking the Blues, but will wait to see team news before settling on the margin. For now though... Blues by 28