Preview: Hurricanes v Brumbies
Both teams remain well in the Investec Super Rugby playoff hunt and this game could well prove vital in their fortunes - the Hurricanes are moving up in the New Zealand conference and the injury-hit Brumbies are just starting to take a peek in the rear-view mirror as the Reds get hot.
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Preview: Reds v Chiefs
With the 2011 champions finally getting their season back on track and the Chiefs pressing for a high finish, this Investec Super Rugby game offers plenty to anticipate as it closes out the round.
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Preview: Highlanders v Hurricanes
There is definitely not room for both these sides in the Investec Super Rugby playoffs and it may be that neither makes it, but the fact both in the reckoning at the moment only adds spice to what is normally a very closely contested rivalry.
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Preview: Rebels v Crusaders
The Rebels gave a gutsy effort against the Bulls and now have to do it again against another perennial challenger in the Crusaders who, one suspects, will not be as charitable in midfield as the Pretoria men were last week in their hunt for five points and a stronger grip on a playoff spot.
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Preview: Blues v Lions
There was a time when this would have been one of the more eagerly awaited clashes of the year, but in 2012 it is almost a showdown to see who becomes favourite to collect the Investec Super Rugby wooden spoon - an unwanted tag that will automatically go to the loser on Friday night.
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Preview: Crusaders v Reds
These teams last met in the 2011 Investec Super Rugby final, which the Reds won after a classic match. This year there is not the same anticipation, as the injury-hit Reds have not got going yet, but it remains an important match for the Crusaders for many reasons.
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Preview: Sharks v Highlanders
The Sharks may have won this match the last five times it has been played, but they'll have their work cut out to make it six straight on Saturday. Although decried as 'limited' in the South African press during the week, the Highlanders have limitations (seven wins and two losses) that a lot of other teams would like to have right now.
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Preview: Chiefs v Lions
The Chiefs have a fine home record against the Lions, never having lost in this country and only once being held below 34 points. Unless the world gets turned on its head, not much is likely to change this weekend at Pukekohe.
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