Down to the Wire: 2024 Rugby Playoff Scramble Unveiled! Who’ll Secure the Coveted Top Eight?
Despite being down to just three rounds of the regular season, it’s surprising that every team remains in contention to break into the top eight.
Five teams are vying for the last playoff spot, notably the Western Force and Waratahs, who will conclude the round this weekend. Additionally, the Rebels are set to clash with the Chiefs in a game that holds implications for the top eight standings.
HURRICANES v MOANA PASIFIKA
SKY STADIUM, WELLINGTON FRIDAY, MAY 17th, 2024.
Hurricanes
Harry Godfrey, Daniel Sinkinson, Bailyn Sullivan, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Kini Naholo, Aidan Morgan, Richard Judd; Devan Flanders, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Brad Shields (C), Ben Grant, Justin Sangster, Siale Lauaki, Raymond Tuputupu, Pouri Rakete-Stones.
Reserves. James O’Reilly, Xavier Numia, Pasilio Tosi, Isaia Walker-Leawe, Peter Lakai, Jordi Viljoen, Riley Higgins, Salesi Rayasi
Moana Pasifika
Danny Toala, Fine Inisi, Henry Taefu, Julian Savea, Neria Fomai, William Havili, Jonathan Taumateine; Lotu Inisi, Sione Havili Talitui, Jacob Norris, Allan Craig, Tom Savage, Sione Mafileo, Samieula Moli, Abraham Pole.
Reserves. Sama Malolo, Tevita Langi, Sekope Kepu, Ola Tauelangi, Alamanda Motuga, Aisea Halo, Christian Lealiifano
Referee. James Doleman, Assistant Referees. Jono Bredin, Fraser Hannon
Prediction
Hurricanes for me at home. Should win easily.
MELBOURNE REBELS v WAIKATO CHIEFS
AAMI PARK,MELBOURNE Friday ,May 17th, 2024
Rebels
Jake Strachan, Lachie Anderson, Filipo Daugunu, Nick Jooste, Darby Lancaster, Carter Gordon, Ryan Louwrens; Vaiolinil Ekuasi, Brad Wilkin, Josh Kemeny, Josh Canham, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Sam Talakai, Jordan Uelese, Isaac Kailea.
Reserves. Ethan Dobbins, Matt Gibbon, Pone Fa’amausili, Angelo Smith, Maciu Nabolakasi, Rob Leota, Jack Maunder, Glen Vaihu
Chiefs
Shaun Stevenson, Emoni Narawa, Anton Lienert-Brown, Quinn Tupaea, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Damian McKenzie, Cortez Ratima; Luke Jacobson (c), Kaylum Boshier, Simon Parker, Tupou Vaa’i, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, George Dyer, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Aidan Ross.
Reserves. Bradley Slater, Jared Proffit, Reuben O’Neill, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Wallace Sititi, Xavier Roe, Josh Ioane, Rameka Poihipi.
Referee. Nic Berry, Assistant Referees. Damon Murphy, George Myers
Prediction
Chiefs for me. They will be too good for the Rebels.
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