As we all know rugby union is the "game they play in Heaven" and the greatest sport ever, it surprises me that I didn't see a Super 12 thread here! So, let's talk, let's pick. If you think you're any good, go sign up on virtualsuper12.co.nz and try out your stuff, though you're four rounds behind so you won't get anywhere. I'm currently 60th out of +120,000 thanks to an incredible opening week (I made it to 23rd at one point).
Personally, I support the Wellington Hurricanes. The team that is working on perfecting the fine art of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. The team that won a game in Australia and two in South Africa before coming back to NZ, only to lose AT HOME to the BLOU FECKIN' BULLS. 12-21. How the zark do you win three games in a row in the lands of the enemy only to lose in Wellington to the worst Super 12 team ever? Embarrassing. Here's hoping for - but not expecting - better luck this week.
My picks this week:
Cats versus Highlanders (13+)
Hurricanes (1-12) versus Stormers
Sharks versus Brumbies (1-12)
Waratahs (13+) versus Bulls
The other four teams have byes this week.
And I can't say I'm keen on the expanded Super 14 that will commence next year. Yes, the competition needed to be expanded, but no, not the way it has been. Creating another team in Australia and another in South Africa will only serve to weaken the teams already there. What they should have done is brought in a Pacific Islands team and a club from Argentina. I'd propose that in both regions, they have a competition later in the year between various clubs and the champion progresses to next year's Super 14. Of course, I don't think New Zealand would ever approve that, as we're quite happy to poach Pacific Island players and train them to play for our NPC, Super 12, and ultimately national teams. But hey, if they want to play for the greatest rugby nation on earth, I'm all for it!
Now that I've rambled on, I shall close with two words:
Go 'Canes!
Personally, I support the Wellington Hurricanes. The team that is working on perfecting the fine art of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. The team that won a game in Australia and two in South Africa before coming back to NZ, only to lose AT HOME to the BLOU FECKIN' BULLS. 12-21. How the zark do you win three games in a row in the lands of the enemy only to lose in Wellington to the worst Super 12 team ever? Embarrassing. Here's hoping for - but not expecting - better luck this week.
My picks this week:
Cats versus Highlanders (13+)
Hurricanes (1-12) versus Stormers
Sharks versus Brumbies (1-12)
Waratahs (13+) versus Bulls
The other four teams have byes this week.
And I can't say I'm keen on the expanded Super 14 that will commence next year. Yes, the competition needed to be expanded, but no, not the way it has been. Creating another team in Australia and another in South Africa will only serve to weaken the teams already there. What they should have done is brought in a Pacific Islands team and a club from Argentina. I'd propose that in both regions, they have a competition later in the year between various clubs and the champion progresses to next year's Super 14. Of course, I don't think New Zealand would ever approve that, as we're quite happy to poach Pacific Island players and train them to play for our NPC, Super 12, and ultimately national teams. But hey, if they want to play for the greatest rugby nation on earth, I'm all for it!
Now that I've rambled on, I shall close with two words:
Go 'Canes!