SUPER 14 - ROUND 10

Team Pl Pts
Crusaders 9 40
Waratahs 10 38
Hurricanes 9 33
Brumbies 9 28
Bulls 9 23
Sharks 9 22
Chiefs 9 22
Blues 9 22
Highlanders 10 22
Cheetahs 9 18
Reds 9 16
Stormers 9 14
Cats 9 6
Force 9 2

RESULTS:
14 Apr Blues v Force, 39-8
15 Apr Crusaders v Cheetahs, 53-17
15 Apr Chiefs v Stormers, 30-20
15 Apr Reds v Bulls, 20-19
15 Apr Cats v Sharks, 8-36
16 Apr Highlanders v Hurricanes, 13-29
16 Apr Waratahs v Brumbies, 37-14

ROUND UP:

The Blues inflicted the heaviest defeat on the Force to date and have set themselves up for their tour. They will be missing Troy Flavell(Shoulder injury) and Rua Tipoki. Tipoki is banned for 16wks for use of the elbow, was it worth 16wks, i didn't think so. I think he has paid for his past reputation and has been made an example of. Whats your thoughts on it?

The Crusaders made light work of the Cheetahs, breaking through the 50 point mark. The big question is, can anyone stop this Crusade to the first ever Super 14 winners. On this form i say no, but in the playoffs anything can happen, can anyone step up?

The Chiefs came from behind with 13 points scored in he last 15mins to clinch victory over the Stormers. Can this be a spring board for the Chiefs to push for a playoff spot. I personly don't think the Chiefs have played to their full potential yet, its time to step up now, every game is vital.

The Hurricanes produced a dazzling second half performance, scoring 24 unanswered points to claim unimpressive victory over the Highlanders. With the victory it keeps the Canes home playoff spot alive, with them hot on the heels of the Waratahs.

MY TEAM OF THE WEEK:

15. Isaia Toeava(Hurricanes)
14. Rico Gear(Crusaders)
13. Julian Huxley(Reds)
12. Ma'a Nonu(Hurricanes)
11. Lote Tuqiri(Waratahs)
10. Dan Carter(Crusaders)
9. Piri Weepu(Hurricanes)
8. George Smith(Brumbies)
7. Schalk Burger(Stormers)
6. Reuben Thorne(Crusaders)
5. Jason Eaton(Hurricanes)
4. Bakkis Botha(Bulls)
3. Carl Hayman(Highlanders)
2. Schalk Britz(Stormers)
1. Benn Robinson(Waratahs)