The following are betting tips for selected fixtures in Round 8 of the 2023 Super Rugby season. This round only features four games in total.
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To take advantage of odds before they possibly shorten, these previews are often published before the team sheets are announced. Those who are more risk-averse should wait for the squad lists before wagering. This is especially important given the periodic resting of international players in the lead up to this year’s World Cup.
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Brumbies vs. Drua |
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The Fijian Drua are proving to be immensely difficult to beat in the hot and humid conditions of Fiji, but it’s another story away from home. The Drua have gone 0-5 as the away underdog over the last twelve months and the last time they visited Canberra they were thrashed 42-3. Both of the Brumbies’ two previous fixtures against the Drua were won by 21+ points and the Brumbies covered the line in both of those games. Four of the Drua’s five away defeats over the last twelve months were by 13+ points and I don’t expect they will relish the cold night in Canberra. I would back the Brumbies 13+ at 1.55 (bet365). Those looking for more risk should consider the Brumbies -17.5 at 1.85 (BlueBet).
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Hurricanes vs. Chiefs |
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This should be a great contest. The Hurricanes have gone 5-1 at home over the last twelve months, while the Chiefs have gone 6-1 away from home. The Hurricanes bring a 4-game winning streak into this clash, while the Chiefs have gone 6-0 this season. In the previous 15 meetings hosted by the Hurricanes, the Wellington side never lost by 13+, however they have lost three straight games to the Chiefs. Like most bookmakers, I find it hard to pick a winner, so I will back both the Hurricanes 1-12 at 3.15 (Unibet) and the Chiefs 1-12 at 2.95 (Unibet).