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Super Rugby 2013 - Predicted vs Actual 7 views
29 July 2013 by The Swede Eaters
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Who did you pick to win Super Rugby 2013 at the start of the season? See how the TAB and my predictions compared with the actual results.
Super Rugby 2013 is almost over, so I thought it would be a great time to see what both the New Zealand TAB and myself predicted on 13th February 2013, before Super Rugby 2013 began. It makes for interesting reading.
The New Zealand TAB had the Crusaders as the favourites with the Chiefs paying $7. The Crusaders have the reputation of being great teams from winning Super Rugby titles in the past, but they aren't quite as strong as they were then.
Disappointments - The Highlanders, Stormers and Sharks were disappointing in Super Rugby 2013 compared with their predicted placings. I thought the Waratahs would also do better. I actually picked the Stormers to win Super Rugby 2013.
Success stories - The Brumbies, Bulls and Cheetahs exceeded expectations. The Cheetahs were paying $100 at the New Zealand TAB, while the Bulls and Brumbies were set to be overshadowed by other teams in their conference.
To win a Super Rugby title you need some luck with a good draw, not too many injuries, great coaching staff, player depth and the bounce of the ball with referee decisions. The Chiefs and Brumbies have the best coaches in the competition and the Chiefs especially have the knack of winning despite not playing their best. I picked the Stormers to win Super Rugby 2013, boy was I wrong! They did struggle with injuries throughout their season.
Check out who I picked and who the TAB picked in February below.
Who did you pick to win Super Rugby 2013?
http://www.superrugbytips.com/2013/07/super-15-rugby-review-predictions-vs.html
Super Rugby 2013 Placings before the finals
1 Chiefs
2 Bulls
3 Brumbies
4 Crusaders
5 Reds
6 Cheetahs
7 Stormers
8 Sharks
9 Waratahs
10 Blues
11 Hurricanes
12 Rebels
13 Force
14 Highlanders
15 Kings
My Super Rugby 2013 Predictions as at 13/2/2013
1- Stormers
2- Chiefs
3-Sharks
4- Crusaders
5-Waratahs
6-Highlanders
7-Brumbies
8-Hurricanes
9-Bulls
10-Blues
11-Reds
12-Cheetahs
13-Rebels
14-Force
15-Kings
New Zealand TAB odds Super Rugby 2013 as at 13/2/2013
Outright Winner
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Selection |
Odds |
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| 1 |
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Crusaders |
4.50 |
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| 2 |
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Chiefs |
7.00 |
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| 3 |
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Stormers |
8.00 |
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| 4 |
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Reds |
11.00 |
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| 5 |
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Sharks |
9.00 |
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| 6 |
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Bulls |
12.00 |
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| 7 |
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Highlanders |
10.00 |
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| 8 |
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Blues |
12.00 |
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| 9 |
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Hurricanes |
12.00 |
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| 10 |
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Waratahs |
12.00 |
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| 11 |
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Brumbies |
12.00 |
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| 12 |
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Rebels |
40.00 |
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| 13 |
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Cheetahs |
100.00 |
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| 14 |
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Force |
200.00 |
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| 15 |
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Kings |
500.00 |
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