Super Rugby Team Lists Round 2

Some tense matchups in this round and some chips coming down on the table with Reds (McKenzie??) v Tahs (Cheika) and Blues (Kirwan) v Hurricanes (Hammett). I realise that McKenzie is the director of coaching at the Reds, but not sure how that fits in terms of his direct relationship with the team. He was in the dressing room with the boys at the halfway mark last Saturday and seemed to be having some input. In any event the Reds seemed to be struggling for rhythm last week so this time they will want to find it on their home ground. The Tahs, on the other hand, will want to show off a new look. It could be a cracker. LIkewise Kirwan will want to show that the Blues have re discovered their mojo; and, just as importantly, that he is the man for the job. I think I would have to give it to the Reds, narrowly of course, because they have already created a playing style and maintained it under the duress of match experience. The Tahs will want to show off something special, but they may need time to settle into it. On the other side of the ditch the same could be said for the Hurricanes. They proved something last year and will perform well this year too. The Blues are like the Tahs, they need to show that the renaissance is well under way. So important games for both Cheika and Kirwan.