Rugby Union tips
Rebels can put up an early fight
Highlanders look likely to eventually prevail
The Highlanders face a tough testCredit: Getty Images
Highlanders v Rebels
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The Highlanders have shipped 14 tries in three heavy defeats to New Zealand rivals, while they have conceded just one in their two low-scoring wins over the Blues and Brumbies.
This looks an easier assignment and a chance to build on last week’s 18-13 success in Canberra against a Rebels side who showed some fight against the Chiefs and Waratahs in their last two outings.
The Highlanders are asked to give up a 23-point handicap but they have scored more than 20 points in one of their five outings.
A better bet may be that the hosts clear an 11-point second-half line after a tight opening.
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Graham WoodsRacing Post Sport
Published on 29 March 2017inRugby Union tips
Last updated 20:04, 29 March 2017
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