Horrorcanes v Blues 
At home the Horrorcanes will be hard to beat, especially with the sort of form they’ve shown recently. However my picks are now starting to show desperation and I need the Horrorcanes to lose so my Bulls can get the top of the log! The Blues will be desperate and need to win this to try and get what I think is now 1 semi-final spot up for grabs (Bulls, Horrorcanes and Chiefs should get there). Blues by 8

Lions v Crusaders 
A critical game for the Crusaders who could get there courtesy of a realatively easy run home if they negotiate this. Lions have had to travel back from Perth, whilst the Crusaders will benefit from playing at altitude last week. Although the Lions get Grobbelaar and Fourie back, that won’t be enough to deal with the desperation of the Crusaders. Crusaders by 10.

Cheaters v Worrytahs 
A tough one to call. If the Cheaters team of last week or the one that beat the Sharks turns up, they’ll get home quite easily. They have the forwards to dominate the Worrytahs. Nothing flash happens out the back, but all they need to do is use Nokwe, in space and he’ll do the damage. Is there a faster winger in world rugby? I suspect not. Cheaters by 12.

Reds v Brumbies 
The Reds will be buoyant after last weeks win. This is now just a grudge match as the Brumbies won’t make it. I’m picking the Reds to finally string together 2 decent performances. Reds by 9.

Sharks v Islanders 
The Sharks are now in desperation mode. I think their wheels have fallen off, but with Pienaar and Deysel back they can resurrect their campaign. I’m not convinced but then again the Islanders look as if their bubble has burst. Sharks by 7 .

Bulls v Farce 
We just gotta negotiate these little hurdles…get us the bonus point and make sure the Horrorcanes don’t get 5 points.  Then we’ll get our Loftus semi and final as we win the title. The Farce shouldn’t pose too much of a problem if we can dominate up front and then run straight and hard in the backs as we’ve been doing. Oh and we have a little gem called Habana out wide if we get the ball out that far! Bulls by 13.

Stompers v Chiefs 
The Stompers had a win last week and have given their supporters hope they may move up the log. That means they will lose this week. The Chiefs have a home semi to play for and should have too much firepower for the Stompers. Whilst the Stompers will lose, i’m just hoping they can ensure they don’t let the Chiefs get a bonus point! Chiefs by 15.