Sonny Bill Williams returns for the match of Super Rugby Round 15 against the Reds. The Crusaders have an impressive forward pack, but are under strength in the backs. The Reds are on a roll and this match will be an absolute beauty. It is time to stand up and be counted with the Sharks vs Waratahs and Bulls vs Cheetahs matches also having plenty riding on them for both teams.















Three teams have the bye, they are the Blues, Chiefs and Rebels.















For punters there are always upsets, which gives everyone the opportunity to make up placings.















Hurricanes vs Force















These two teams are playing for pride in Palmerston North. The Hurricanes welcome back some of their stars like Cory Jane and Conrad Smith, while the Force will struggle without James O'Connor.















Players to watch: Victor Vito, Aaron Cruden, Hosea Gear, Sam Wykes















Teams: Hurricanes vs Western Force







Time: 27/05/2011 19:35







Venue: FMG Stadium







Pick: Home team by 13 & above















Highlanders vs Lions















The Highlanders need to win this one and preferably require four tries to stay in contention for the Top Six. The Lions are handy away from home and this match will be physical. The clash between first fives Conrad Jantjies and Lima Sopoaga will be interesting.















Players to watch: Adam Thomson, Kade Poki, Ben Smith, Bandise Maku, Jacob Johhanes Taute, Wickus Van Heerden.















Teams: Highlanders vs Lions







Time: 28/05/2011 19:35







Venue: Carisbrook







Pick: Home team by 13 & above















Brumbies vs Stormers















The Brumbies have been so disappointing this season that only their most loyal fans will pick them to win this match. The Stormers were great last week and Eden Park and they should be too strong for the Brumbies who I think will be tougher to beat than expected.















Players to watch: Stephen Moore, Matt Giteau, Pat McCabe, Andries Bekker, Jaque Fourie.















Teams: Brumbies vs Stormers







Time: 28/05/2011 21:40







Venue: Canberra Stadium







Pick: Away team by 12 & under















Sharks vs Waratahs















This match has a major influence on the Top Six with both of these teams in contention. A win will have a double whammy effect for the winner which will also deny the loser points. The Sharks were disappointing against the Bulls last week, while the Waratahs have a habit of winning ugly. If you need the points it could pay to pick the Waratahs.















Players to watch: Bismarck du Plessis, Patrick Lambie, Tatafu Polatu-Nau, Kurtley Beale.















Teams: Sharks vs Waratahs







Time: 29/05/2011 03:05







Venue: Shark Tank







Pick: Home team by 12 & under















Bulls vs Cheetahs















This is a local grudge match between two of the high veldt teams in South Africa. They both mathematically have a chance of making the Top Six, but only if they win this match. Both of these teams are finishing strongly.















Players to watch: Chilliboy Ralepelle, Wynand Olivier, Adriaan Strauss, Corne Uys, Ebersohn brothers, Morne Steyn.















Teams: Bulls vs Cheetahs







Time: 29/05/2011 05:10







Venue: Loftus Versfeld







Pick: Home team by 12 & under















Reds vs Crusaders















They save the best until last with this match featuring two of the best teams in the competition. It is difficult to predict this result. It is amazing how the top team in the Super Rugby competition are playing at home, yet are the underdogs at the New Zealand TAB.















Players to watch: Sonny Bill Williams, Daniel Carter, Robbie Fruean, Quade Cooper, Scott Higginbotham, Digby Ioane.















Teams: Reds vs Crusaders







Time: 29/05/2011 18:10







Venue: Suncorp Stadium







Pick: Home team by 12 & under

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