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I know we have already backed the Crusaders -10.5 but after watching the Brumbies this morning against the Force they only needed a win but they still left nothing in the tank and ended up 22pt winners . Now the Crusaders have been here before and they know that a 4 try bonus point will give them that home semi-final they have longed for after numerous away semi-final losses over the last few years .Weather conditions are fine so it is in my opinion that the value is also with the Crusaders over 3.5 trys

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Last Round of the Super 15 and we have old foes the Crusaders at home to the Highlanders in one of 2 all New Zealand derbies this weekend. A 4 try bonus point win for the Crusaders will secure a home semi-final and the bye that comes with it .So I am expecting a big performance from them against a Highlanders team who have a short turn around this week and also missing their best player Ben Smith , I just cant see them getting anything out of this game. Weather conditions will be fine and after looking at both teams it is in my opinion that the value is with the Crusaders -10.5 here .

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Last round of the Super 15 and we have old foes Lions at home to the Cheetahs . Both teams are coming off good wins last week and will want to end the season on a high .Lions beat the Cheetahs away at the start of the season and I can see a Cheetahs payback coming here .Also a win for the Cheetahs will take them above the Lions and avoid the wooden spoon in the S.African Conference . So after looking at the Cheetahs team it is in my opinion that the value is with the Cheetahs +2 here .

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Round 18 of the Super 15 continues and we have old Foes the Chiefs at home to the Hurricanes in the first of 2 New Zealand derbies this weekend .looking at the Super 15 table , the Hurricanes are 5pts ahead of the Chiefs who have the Blues away next week .So the Chiefs really need to win both games to have any hope of making the play-offs .Its the last home game of the season for the Chiefs and also have a couple of players who are leaving the club.So I have no doubt all their energies will be focused on sending these players off with a win also.Hurricanes are missing a few players through injury and a loss here wont be the end of the world for their play-off hopes .So after looking at both teams it is in my opinion that the value is with Chiefs win here .

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Round 18 of the Super 15 continues and we have old foes Cheetahs at home to the Sharks in one of 2 S.African derbies this weekend . This is also the first game back for both teams after the 4 week bye .And the Sharks have opted to rest a few of their big name players who are on the bench this week . This really is a must win game for the Sharks who are 2nd on the table and looking for a home semi-final .But after looking at both teams it is in my opinion that the value is with the Cheetahs +8.5 here .

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Last International Test of June and we have South Africa at home to Global Trotting Scotland . South Africa will be hell bent on making up on last weeks near loss against Wales while Scotland should be pretty tired at this stage after touring USA ,Canada ,Argentina .So I can only see one outcome in this one and its all pointing to a big Boks win .So after looking at both teams it is in my opinion that the value is with South Africa -24 here

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We have Japan at home to Italy and its the last test match for both teams .Japan are unbeaten in 9 games while poor old Italy are now winless in 8 games .Both teams have had to contend with the travel factor ,Japan just back from a 2 games away trip to the USA and Canada also. So after looking at both teams it is in my opinion that the value is with Italy +7 here .

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Ireland are coming off a 66-0 win over Russia which was abonded after 45 mins last week due to bad weather .Uruguay are no better than Russia so we should see Ireland post up a big score again here in perfect sunny conditions for running rugby .So it is in my opinion that the value is with Ireland -34 here .

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June tests and we have South Africa at home to Wales in Durban .The Boks played against a world 15 in Cape town last week running out big winners in the end ,where as this is Wales first game of their test series.This game will also be a big occasion for Captain Victor Matfield who will equal John Smiths 111th game record for the Boks.Weather conditions will be fine and sunny and I am expecting a big performance from South Africa this week .So after careful consideration it is in my opinion that the value is with South Africa -12 here

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Game 2 of the 3 test match series between Australia and France takes place in Melbourne this week and weather conditions should suit France better than they did in Brisbane ,theres also a good chance of some showers .France lost the first game by 27pts and will be hurting this week so I am expecting a much improved performance from Les Bleus who will be used to the speed the Aussies play the game at so their defence should tighten up. Australia also have some injuries to contend with. So after careful consideration it is in my opinion that the value is with France +16.5 here .

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Game 2 of the 3 game test series between New Zealand and England .Last week I tipped the All-Blacks to cover the cap but boy did they struggle against a England team missing quiet a few regulars and this week Stuart Lancaster has the headache of who to pick with everyone available to play so surely England can improve on the 5pts loss from last week .Weather wont be a factor because the game will be played indoors at Dunedin .So after careful consideration it is in my opinion that the value is with England +14.5 here .

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Pacific Nations cup time and we have old foes Samoa at home to Tonga .Samoa are coming off a bad defeat away to Japan last week while this is Tonga's first game .Weather conditions are perfect for the players and we should see some great attacking rugby .Last time these 2 played was in 2012 and Samoa won by 2pts but Samoa have come along way since then and after looking at both teams it is in my opinion that the value is with Samoa -13 here

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June international tests and we have Argentina at home to Ireland the first of 2 games between the two . with the Rugby Championship to come , Argentina have rested all their best players for these games and when they done this last year against England they suffered 2 heavy losses .Ireland havent won a test in Argentina since 1952 so they will never get a better chance to break that hoodoo .Its also Paul O connells 100th game so Ireland should be well up for this and after looking at both teams it is in my opinion that the value is with Ireland -11 here .

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June Tests and we have New Zealand at home to England at Eden Park . This is the first of 3 tests between the two and England have rested all the players that played in last weeks Aviva final . So I can see the All-Blacks intent on making a statement here ,because to beat the New Zealand home or away you need to put out your strongest team and England wont be able to do that till tests 2 and 3 .Weather conditions are also perfect for the Blacks attacking rugby style .So after looking at both teams it is in my opinion that the value is with the New Zealand -19 .

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June tests and we have Australia at home to France in Brisbane,Weve got the 3rd ranked team in the world verus the 7th ranked team . the first of 3 tests between the 2 countries . Last time these 2 met France won in Paris by 27pts . But Australia at home are a different animal and especially Suncorp stadium in Brisbane where the weather conditions will be perfect for their attacking Rugby style .So after looking at both teams it is in my opinion that the value is with Australia -11.5 here

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Round 16 of the Super 15 continues and we have old foes Sharks at home to the Stormers .Both teams are in a good run of form but looking at the table the Sharks overall lead is only 1pts now after the Waratahs thrashed the Chiefs .So with 2 away games left to play and with the long Bye coming up I am expecting the Sharks to focus all their energies in a big performance here against the Stormers who are missing quite a few players through injury .So after looking at both teams it is in my opinion that the value is with the Sharks -8.5 here .

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Round 16 of the Super 15 continues and we have the Brumbies at home to the Rebels in this all Australian derby game .Both teams are coming off a big loss from last week and should be out to make amends this week .But looking at the table and this really is a must win game for the Brumbies,another loss here and they could well miss out on the play-offs so Im expecting a big performance in their last game before a months bye . and after looking at both teams it is in my opinion that the value is with the Brumbies -9.5 here .

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Round 16 of the Super 15 continues and we have the Crusaders at home the Western Force both teams are on a good run and both have their sights on the play-offs .But looking at the table the Crusaders are top of the NZ conference and would be looking for a home semi-final after losing away in semis over the last couple years .So they know whats needed to win the Title.Weather conditions will be fine and after looking at both teams it is in my opinion that the value is with the Crusaders -11.5 here

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Heineken cup Final time and we have Saracens verus Toulon in Cardiff .This is the last Heineken cup ever and I just feel Saracens will be that little more desperate than Toulon who won it last year .Saracens have really been the Standout team throughout the competition and playing in Cardiff will feel like a home Final for them .I just feel Toulon have one eye on the Top 14 Final next week and after looking at both teams it is in my opinion that the value is with Saracens +3.5

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Round 2 of the Heineken Cup play-off for next Season . And Wasps take a slender lead into the game with a win and a 1pt advantage over Stade Francais .Stade have some big names back this week and look a lot stronger than last week and with the Rain predicted we should see a lot of scrums and this is where the French team have a huge advantage over Wasps .So after looking at both teams it is in my opinion that the value is with Stade Francais -9 here .