SUPER 14 - PREVIEW - ROUND 8

FIXTURES:

31 Mar Blues v Bulls, Auckland.
31 Mar Waratahs v Cheetahs, Sydney.
31 Mar Force v Stormers, Perth.
1 Apr Hurricanes v Crusaders, Wellington.
1 Apr Chiefs v Highlanders, Hamilton.
1 Apr Sharks v Reds, Durban.

Byes - Brumbies, Cats.


HOW I THINK THE NZ TEAMS WILL GO:

The Blues tackle the Bulls at Eden park with a win cruicial to their slim playoff chances. To be frank, i think they have blown it but hopefully they can give us a good preformance to put a smile back on our faces. I think they can turn it around, but they will have to contain the Bulls huge pack and go toe to toe with them.
PREDICTION: Blues by 5+.

The tie of the round is between the top two side the Hurricanes and the Crusaders. I can't wait for this one. The Crusaders are coming from a week off and they should be the fresher of the two sides. If any team can stop the Crusaders, the Hurricanes are the ones', but i don't think it will happen this week, the Crusaders should just have enough to take this one.
PREDICTION: Crusaders by 8+.

The other all kiwi clash is between the Highlanders and the Chiefs in Hamilton. This is a close one to call, both teams are gaining momentum and starting to put it together, but for this one i am going for the home team the Chiefs.
PREDICTION: Chiefs by 12+.