The last round of the Super 14 still has much to play for. 4 teams are vying for the last play off spot, and home ground advantage for the semis is still to be determined. What’s interesting is in some of the games that don’t count, coaches still don’t rest their top players who now have the international season to prepare for. Is it not worth giving a youngster or someone who has warmed the bench a go?

Chiefs v Brumbies 
The Chiefs are supremely confident and will be hard to beat in Hamilton. I need the Brumbies to ensure the Chiefs don’t get a bonus point, so i’m hoping for the Brumbies to go one better and win by 7.

Lions v Worrytahs 
The Lions have played some enterprising rugby at times, whilst the Worrytahs don’t do much other than defend and strangle the opposition. I’m picking the Lions to be more relaxed, throw it around a bit and win by 8.

Blues v Crusaders 
The Crusaders currently sit in 4th spot and can be masters of their own destiny. The Blues have been awful in the last 2-3 weeks. Crusaders by 10.

Reds v Horrorcanes 
At home in Brisbane, the Reds have only had the 1 victory this year. The Horrorcanes will be wanting to ensure they regain their momentum leading into the semis. Both teams like to play enterprising rugby so it could be high scoring, but the Horrorcanes should run away with it. Horrorcanes by 15.

Farce v Islanders 
Nothing to play for in this game. Both teams don’t have the stars to entice you to watch. Should be fairly dull. Farce by 8.

Cheaters v Stompers
This is a game both coaches should be using to give their Springboks a rest. Once again brawn will dominate brain and they’ll be hell bent on trying to destroy one another. The Cheaters have been pretty good against South African opposition this year, and i’m picking them to win by 12. And still take the wooden spoon!

Sharks v Bulls 
The Sharks have shown they have the players but lack the mental ability to win a Super 14. In my mind questions nee to be asked of John Plumtree. The Bulls meanwhile may be boring at times, but mentally they back themselves as evidenced by the number of goalable kicks they turned down last week in aid of tries. They’ll be helped by knowing exactly what they have to do to remain in number 1 spot. And they’ll be better for having played last years Currie Cup final at King’s Park. Bulls by 10.