The SA Rugby Mag team has weighed in on the weekend's Test action, backing the Boks for a commanding win over Italy in Turin and tipping the All Blacks to extend Scotland's wait for that elusive first victory against New Zealand. Worth a look if you're playing Superbru this week.
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Superbru picks: Boks to bulldoze Italy, All Blacks too good for Scotland
SA Rugby Mag's Superbru column backs the Boks to win big in Turin and the All Blacks to keep Scotland winless against them — useful if you're picking this weekend.
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