Super Rugby round eight: match previews, TV details and tips

Rebels v Sunwolves

Sky Sports Arena, 9.45am Saturday

The Sunwolves stunned the Waratahs last weekend but are 14-point underdogs as they take on the high-flying Rebels in Melbourne.

Both the Sunwolves' victories in this campaign have come on the road but the Rebels are unbeaten on Australian soil and were worthy winners against the Reds in Brisbane last time out, triumphing comfortably 32-13.

The Sunwolves should put up a fight but the Rebels look to have too much for them.

Recommendation
Rebels to win by 11 to 20 points
1pt 3-1 Coral, Ladbrokes

Blues v Waratahs

Sky Sports Arena, 7.35am Saturday

Stunned by the Sunwolves last time out the Waratahs head to Auckland to take on a Blues side who finally seem to be stirring out of the doldrums.

A run of three wins in a row for the Blues includes a first success in four years over a rival New Zealand side after they beat the Highlanders 33-26.

And they can make it four wins on the bounce for the season, and a fourth successive victory over the New South Wales outfit.

Recommendation
Blues to win by one to 12 points
1pt 2-1 Betfair

Crusaders v Brumbies

Sky Sports Arena, 5.15am Saturday

The Crusaders showed their defeat to the Waratahs in Sydney was a one-off as they blew the Hurricanes away, winning 32-8 in Wellington in round seven.

A 25-point handicap looks high but is probably only fair given the scoring power the hosts have in their backline, and the 10-11 that the Crusaders open the scoring with a try looks worth taking.

Recommendation
Crusaders try first scoring play
1pt 10-11 Betfair

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