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Hurricanes vs Blues Predictions - Hurricanes backed to continue their home dominance against their fierce rivals in a Super Rugby semi-final clash

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The Hurricanes enter the semi-final against the Blues as clear favourites, coming off an impressive 66-12 victory over the Brumbies and an unbeaten record at home this season. With 10 consecutive home wins and topping the regular-season table, confidence is high. In contrast, the Blues have struggled recently, losing six of their last eight matches—including a heavy 52-31 defeat to the Crusaders. The recommendation is for the Hurricanes to cover the -15.5 handicap, given their dominance and recent form.

Nigel Williams 1 hour ago
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  • Hurricanes have won 10 straight home games and remain unbeaten at Sky Stadium.
  • Blues have lost 6 of their last 8 matches, including a 52-31 defeat to the Crusaders.
  • Recommendation: Hurricanes to cover the -15.5 handicap.
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Hurricanes to continue their home dominance against their fierce rivals in a Super Rugby semi-final clash (Getty Images)

Hurricanes vs Blues Predictions


Hurricanes are favourites, thanks to their strong home form. My best bet is the Hurricanes to cover the -15.5 handicap.

  • Hurricanes have won 10 consecutive home matches.
  • Hurricanes have won 3 of the last 6 matches against the Blues.
  • Hurricanes beat the Brumbies 66-12 in their last home match.
  • Blues have lost 6 of their last 8 matches.
  • Blues lost 52-31 to the Crusaders in their last match.

Head to Head


Hurricanes have won three of their last six matches against the Blues.

Hurricanes Form


The Hurricanes powered past the Brumbies 66-12 at Sky Stadium in Wellington in their final regular-season match before the semi-final.

The Canes have been in outstanding form at home during their campaign, with recent victories against the Force 31-23, the Reds 52-14, the Blues 42-19, the Brumbies 45-12, the Crusaders 38-21, and the Highlanders 45-28.

The Hurricanes will be confident of progressing past the Blues in the semi-final, having won ten consecutive home games and remained unbeaten at Sky Stadium this season.

The Hurricanes topped the regular-season standings with 55 points from 14 matches.

Hurricanes Injuries & Team News


Starting XV:
1 Xavier Numia, 2 Asafo Aumua, 3 Pasilio Tosi, 4 Caleb Delany, 5 Warner Dearns, 6 Brad Shields, 7 Du'Plessis Kirifi, 8 Peter Lakai, 9 Cam Roigard, 10 Ruben Love, 11 Fehi Fineanganofo, 12 Jordie Barrett, 13 Billy Proctor, 14 Josh Moorby, 15 Callum Harkin.

Replacements:
16 Raymond Tuputupu, 17 Siale Lauaki, 18 Tyrel Lomax, 19 Isaia Walker-Leawere, 20 Brayden Iose, 21 Ere Enari, 22 Jone Rova, 23 Kini Naholo.

Blues Form


The Blues suffered a 52-31 defeat against the Crusaders in a qualifying final at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch last weekend. Despite the loss, the Blues advanced to the semi-finals as the highest-ranked losing team.

The Blues have struggled for consistency away from home in recent weeks, losing 42-19 to the Hurricanes, beating the Highlanders 47-40, the Reds 36-33, Moana Pasifika 45-19, before losing 36-20 to the Crusaders, 47-24 to the Hurricanes, and 59-34 to the Chiefs.

Blues finished fourth in Super Rugby in regular-season standings, with 38 points from 14 matches.

Blues Injuries & Team News


Starting XV:
1 Ofa Tu'ungafasi, 2 Bradley Slater, 3 Marcel Renata, 4 Patrick Tuipulotu, 5 Sam Darry, 6 Torian Barnes, 7 Anton Segner, 8 Hoskins Sotutu, 9 Finlay Christie, 10 Stephen Perofeta, 11 Caleb Clarke, 12 Xavi Taele, 13 AJ Lam, 14 Cole Forbes, 15 Beauden Barrett.

Replacements:
16 Eli Oudenryn, 17 Mason Tupaea, 18 Flyn Yates, 19 Josh Beehre, 20 Che Clark, 21 Taufa Funaki, 22 Pita Ahki, 23 Payton Spencer.

Verdict

Hurricanes are favourites to continue their home dominance and tipped to cover the -15.5 handicap.


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