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Preview: Chiefs v Bulls

With both teams very high up the overall standings and probably only a win or two away from clinching a playoff berth, this game is one of those contests that could have post-season home field advantage (and a decent payday for the franchise) riding on it.
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Preview: Hurricanes v Rebels

After making a mess of a winning chance against the Brumbies, the Hurricanes are left with everything to do if they are to make the playoffs this year – and the rapidly-improving Rebels are not the sort of team they can afford to slacken off against.
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Preview: Blues v Highlanders

Where do the Blues go from their pounding last week? They had no answers to a clinical Crusaders performance, but they really did look awful. And the Highlanders looked good putting the Bulls away to remain in touch. It would take a huge upset for the home team to win this one.
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Preview: Brumbies v Reds

The stakes couldn't be higher for either team in what shapes as one of the games of the season.
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Preview: Force v Lions

This hardly shapes as a mouth-watering affair but both sides will fancy their chances of ending their respective losing streaks on Saturday night.
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Preview: Cheetahs v Waratahs

The last time these two team met the Cheetahs scored a major upset in Sydney, prompting crisis talks and fan forums after the Waratahs fans booed their men from the field.
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Preview: Sharks v Stormers

What a match to end the week: two leading contenders squaring off with all kinds of benefits likely to fall to the winners – especially the lure of home field in the playoffs. As a result, there are sure to be plenty of nerves in both camps before kickoff.
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Preview: Hurricanes v Brumbies

Both teams remain well in the playoff hunt and this game could well prove vital in their fortunes – the Hurricanes are moving up in the New Zealand conference and the injury-hit Brumbies are just starting to take a peek in the rear-view mirror as the Reds get hot.
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