Team Reason for Hope

There are not many teams that will have the national representation as the Jaguars. This team could really set the pace in their conference. With so many representative caps and a style that will replicate the successful national one, its hard not to tip them to win their pool.Only a lack of experience in this long competition when bench depth and player stability are key factors could hold them back.I’m tipping a tough as nails team with a strong semi finals showing and a winning season above .500



With head coach Deon Davids who has plenty of Vodacom and Currie Cup success, The Southern Kings should be able to bring together a team to mount a stronger case than their last effort in 2013. If they can finish in a better state in the back and front office than they did in 2013 it will be a good sign.They beat the Western Force in 2013 so they have that going for them.



They’ve got 3 more International caps than the Southern Kings, which isn’t saying much. They also play from Ellis Park, that no one likes to play at except the home team. Hard man and former Springbok Johan Ackerman will coach the Lions again this year. In 2014 he was SARU Coach of the year.They should finish above the Southern Kings in the conference, but won’t challenge the Jaguars or the Sharks.