Sport Planet – Boks out to salvage some pride
A damp and freezing Buenos Aires greeted the Springboks on Thursday afternoon, August 13, as Heyneke Meyers men prepared for a second Test against Argentina tomorrow (Saturday).
Following the shocking and embarrassing 37-25 loss to the Pumas in Durban last week, the wounded Boks side will be looking to generate some momentum going into the World Cup in England with a convincing win in the Argentine capital.
Kick-off is scheduled for 9.40pm SA time.
Rugby
Test:
Argentina v South Africa, Estadio Jose Amalfitani
My prediction: Boks by seven.
Bledisloe Cup
New Zealand v Australia, Eden Park
My prediction: All Blacks by three.
Kick-off: 9.35am.
Football
MTN 8
Following a dramatic comeback win against Maritzburg United in an eight-goal feast in the quarter-final stages, Kaizer Chiefs continue their title defence in a tricky tie against Bloemfontein Celtic at the Free State Stadium.
A win or a draw for the AmaKhosi will put Steve Komphela’s men in the driving seat going back to the FNB Stadium for the second leg. A win for Siwelele will sure make the second leg on August 29 that much more interesting.
Saturday, August 15
Ajax Cape Town v Bidvest Wits, Coetzenburg Stadium
My prediction: 1-1
Kick-off: 8.15pm
Sunday, August 16
Bloem Celtic v Kaizer Chiefs
My prediction: Celtics 0-1 Chiefs
EPL
Today
Aston Villa v Manchester United, Villa Park
My prediction: Villa 0-2 United
Kick-off: 8.45pm.
Sunday
Manchester City v Chelsea, Etihad Stadium
My prediction: City 2-1 Chelsea
Kick-off: 5pm.
