Hurricanes vs Moana Predictions - Hurricanes backed for huge win over Moana

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 14 May 2024

Marc Thomas 14 May 2024

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Tips for Hurricanes vs Moana in Super Rugby on Friday
Last season the Canes beat Moana by 49 points
Can the Canes take all 5 points?

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Can the Canes take all 5 points? (Getty Images)

Hurricanes vs Moana Predictions

This should be a straightforward victory for the Hurricanes on home soil. The visitors have lost their last three games while the Canes are coming into this clash off the back of only their second loss of the season.

Hurricanes vs Moana Predictions
Head to Head
Hurricanes Form
Hurricanes Squad & Team News
Moana Form
Moana Squad & Team News

I am backing the hosts to pick up a bonus point win and cover the -33 handicap.

Hurricanes have won 9 of their last 11 matches.
Hurricanes have won their last 5 home matches.
Hurricanes beat Moana by 49 points last season.
Moana have lost 8 of their last 11 matches.
Moana have lost their last 3 matches.

Head to Head

Last season Moana suffered a 71-22 defeat to the Hurricanes.

Hurricanes Form

The Hurricanes have been top of the Super Rugby table for the majority of the season but they lost that spot last weekend when they suffered an away defeat to the Blues.

However, both of the Canes defeats have come on the road, they have still won nine of their 11 games this season. This weekend offers then a great chance to get back on track with a good win.

Prior to their 31-27 defeat on Saturday in Auckland, the Hurricanes beat the Waratahs 41-12 at home.

Hurricanes Squad & Team News

Despite defeat to the Blues, the Hurricanes will have one eye on the playoffs in a few weeks. They may well rest key players on Friday.

Moana Form

Moana may be better than last season, but they are still struggling down in 10th place. They have won just three games and have the worst points difference by some distance.

The Pacific Islanders do not have a squad filled with international talent like many other teams. As the season has progressed this has proven crucial.

Last weekend Moana lost 43-7 at home to the Chiefs, their third straight defeat since beating the Reds on 12 April.

Moana Squad & Team News

Moana have little option but to make changes to their side for this encounter. Expect at least four of five changes.

Verdict

Hurricanes v Moana

Hurricanes are tipped to cover the -33 handicap against a struggling Moana outfit.

Hurricanes -33

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