Our predictions look like they’re picking up steam: this past weekend we got everything right but the Bulls. No crystal ball claims just yet though, since last weekend’s games were generally won by the favourite. Here’s how the games happened:

Here are our predictions for the upcoming weekend. The games outside South Africa seem a bit more clear-cut, with wins predicted across the board for the Chiefs, Brumbies, Blues, and Waratahs. There’s more uncertainty about the South African derbies. Superbru neutrals are picking the Cheetahs, but our model says the Bulls past history and win over the Sharks last week is enough to make them favourites to win. Looks like it’ll be close though!