sidelined

Finally the Lote Tuqiri saga is over. Whether this will allow the Waratahs salvage something from the season remains to be seen but the tussle of Tuqiri indicates that all is not well with Australian rugby. Tuqiri is handy to have but he won’t win Australia a world cup. Hell, I doubt that Australia will even win a game during the Tri-Nations.

Onto this round. Home team listed first and my tips in bold.

Chiefs v Lions 16/3 5:35pm Waikato
Force v Reds 16/3 9:05pm Perth
Crusaders v Bulls 17/3 5:35 Christchurch
Waratahs v Stomers 17/3 7:40pm Sydney
Cheetahs v Brumbies 18/3 2:00am Bloemfontein
Sharks v Hurricanes18/3 4:10am Durban