Bet on: CRUSADERS
Stake: 2%
Lineups :
Reds : Lance - Davies, A.Faingaa, Tapuai, Ioane - Cooper, Genia - Robinson, Samo, Higginbotham - Horwill (C), Simmons - Holmes, S.Faingaa, Daley
Replacements : Hanson, Shepherdson, Wallace-Harrison, Schatz, Gill, Prior, Chambers
Crusaders : Marshall - Maitland, Fruean, Williams, Guildford - Carter, Ellis - Mac Caw (C), Read, G.Whitelock - S.Whitelock, Thorn - O.Franks, Flynn, Crockett
Replacements : Mac Donald, B.Franks, Romano, Todd, Fotuali'i, Berquist, Crotty
Here we are, final of the Super Rugby 2011 edition. The Reds host the Crusaders in Brisbane. After last week semi-finals, I have to admit that I have been really impressed by the way Crusaders' pack demolished Stormers' one. I expect them to do the same against Reds' pack, which is not that powerful. As a consequence, Genia and Cooper, who are brilliant behind a dominant pack, should be more common behind a dominated pack. Crusaders have more experience in their team, and are used with this kind of win-or-die games. It's the first final for the Reds in 21th century, and they should feel too much pressure, like the Stormers did last year against the Bulls.
Nevertheless, it's a final, away from home, so a small stack is required in this game.
Result: LOST