Super Rugby round two: match betting previews and free tips

Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Friday's Super Rugby games.

Highlanders v Sharks

Where to watch

Sky Sports Action, 6.05am Friday

Best bet

Sharks +7
1pt Evs Betway

Match preview

The Sharks kicked off with a solid home win against the Bulls last week and now face four away matches in a row.

The Highlanders go into their first game of 2020 with six debutants including fly-half Mitch Hunt and wingers Jona Nareki and Tima Fainga’anuku.

They have also lost the scoring edge of Ben Smith and Waisake Naholo, so it may not be the most fluent of performances from the hosts and the Sharks can at least keep it close.

Key stat

The Sharks have won nine of their last 12 meetings with the Highlanders, with four of those victories coming in Dunedin.

Brumbies v Rebels

Where to watch

Sky Sports Action, 8.15am Friday

Best bet

Brumbies to win by one to 12 points
1pt 17-10 Betfair, Betway

Match preview

The Rebels suffered a surprise 34-27 defeat to last year’s bottom side the Sunwolves in round one and have to pick themselves up against a Brumbies side who made a winning start against the Reds to continue their fine run at home.

The Brumbies’ 34-27 loss to the Rebels on the opening day of last season was their only home defeat of the campaign and they look more settled at this early stage of the season.

Key stat

Seven of the last nine meetings between the teams have been decided by fewer than 12 points.

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