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Superbru 6: Springboks go to Twickenham, All Blacks in Paris

There are more exciting North v South clashes on offer this weekend, with France v New Zealand and England v South Africa the pick of the bunch.

Here are my Superbru 6 predictions for this weekend.



Friday

Ireland vs. Argentina - Rugby Internationals
The Pumas continue to take major scalps under Felipe Contepomi and this would be a huge one. Ireland under-performed last weekend against the All Blacks and lacked the clinical execution that we have become used to. If they don’t sharpen up, they could well be turned over again, but I’m backing the home side to bounce back. Prediction: Ireland by 6

Saturday

Scotland vs. Portugal - Rugby Internationals
The Scots had their chances against the Springboks last weekend, although you’d think if they got close, the Boks might just have found another gear. This should be an easier afternoon at Murrayfield and I’m expecting a big home win. Prediction: Scotland by 38

England vs. South Africa - Rugby Internationals
Having lost to New Zealand and Australia in the last two weeks, I can’t see how England can turn things around against South Africa - now officially the best team in the world. Their defence was too leaky against the Wallabies, and their set piece in the second half was not good enough against the All Blacks, and the Boks are likely to exploit both of those weaknesses and they should win. Prediction: South Africa by 8

France vs. New Zealand - Rugby Internationals
The All Blacks are finding form again under Scott Robertson, and this would be another huge win having already seen off England and Ireland. I didn’t see France against Japan, but I’m leaning towards the All Blacks here, who should be better-prepared on the back of two tough tests. Prediction: New Zealand by 5

Sunday

Italy vs. Georgia - Rugby Internationals
The Azzurri were well-beaten by the Pumas last weekend, and they’ll need to pick themselves up for what will likely be another physical encounter with Georgia. A defeat at home will reignite discussions about Six Nations promotion and relegation, but I think Italy remain too strong at home. Prediction: Italy by 9

Wales vs. Australia - Rugby Internationals
Wales’ losing streak has reached double figures, and Warren Gatland might be wondering why he returned. The Wallabies found some spark against England, and their gamble on Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii looked inspired as he added a significant threat out wide. If they bring a similar attack to Cardiff, I can’t see how Wales can live with them on the back of a defeat to Fiji. Prediction: Australia by 8

Are there any you disagree with here?

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I'm going to swim against the shoal and back France against the All-Blacks
14 Nov 22:11
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Not on Superbru - 66% are backing NZ 16 Nov 10:24
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I’m going France over the ABs. And while I’m not going to back it up with a prediction I have a sneaky feeling that England might beat SA
15 Nov 01:42
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@IainC5476, England could surprise us.... They are the underdogs and there\'s no pressure in a sense (from a media perspective) for them to win. So they will go all out and might surprise us all.
15 Nov 18:42
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Also I wouldn’t go that big on Scotland. They are putting out a very changed side against Portugal to rest the big guns before the Aussies next week
15 Nov 01:43
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They'll still win comfortably 15 Nov 09:24
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On paper they should still win....
15 Nov 18:39
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and they did 19 Nov 15:13
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I agree with most. But again I think that there will be a few shock upsets like what happened last weekend. I think one of the upsets COULD be England beating the Springboks. IF England do beat the Springboks, it will be by less than 7 (unless our kicker has a terrible day at the office.....) Portugal could also cause an upset especially since Scotland are resting their strong players and last upset could be Georgia beating Italy....
15 Nov 18:38
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Not really. But we aren\'t unbeatable. As the flyhalf of England said \"Springboks are just human as well as just ordinary rugby players and that the Springbole are not unbeatable\" Anything can happen but I do hope that the Springboks can put on a better performance than last week and beat them solidly. England will be hoping to right the wrongs from last week.
16 Nov 06:36
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We all know what the Boks can do thay just have to do it!
16 Nov 15:58
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Well done Hutch on your perfect prediction for the Scotland vs Portugal game
16 Nov 18:08