TattsBet rugby expert Mark 'Buzzard' Connors previews Round 4 Super Rugby action. Picture: www.couriermail.com.au
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Chiefs
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Highlanders
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Friday, March 06
4.35 PM (AEST)
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The Chiefs will be clear favourites, though the Highlanders won't roll over that easily. On recent form, I can't look past the home side who seem to be at the peak of their powers.
Fox Sports 2
Pick: Chiefs to win.
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Brumbies
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Force
GIO Stadium, Canberra
Friday, March 06
6.40 PM (AEST)
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The Brumbies will win against a Force side who seem to have forgotten how to tackle.
Fox Sports 2
Pick: Brumbies to win.
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Blues
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Lions
QBE Stadium, North Harbour
Saturday, March 07
4.35 PM (AEST)
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The Blues should have won last week and will be looking to get their first victory of the year at home. Both sides will have some travel fatigue, but I'll tip the home side who look to be on the improve.
Fox Sports 2
Pick: Blues to win.
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Reds
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Waratahs
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Saturday, March 07
6.40 PM (AEST)
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This will be a physical clash for these arch rivals, and while the Tahs will be raging favourites, I’m tipping an outside chance of an upset.
Fox Sports 2
Pick: Long shot, but I'll go for the Reds.
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Cheetahs
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Bulls
Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
Sunday, March 08
1.05 AM (AEST)
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The Cheetahs have been the surprise packet of the year after their off season player exodus. Most of those key losses have gone to the Bulls, so this will be a spiteful clash, and the Cheetahs will be fired up. I am though going to pick the Bulls who tend to lift for these match-ups.
Fox Sports 2
Pick: Bulls to win.
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Stormers
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Sharks
DHL Newlands, Cape Town
Sunday, March 08
3.10 AM (AEST)
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This will be another extremely physical match-up where both sides will smash each other all day. The Stormers defence looks to be a bit better, so I am expecting this will see them win at home.
Fox Sports 2
Pick: Stormers to win.
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Mark Connors
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