Division I.1
Dreams – After his squad wide sale at the end of the prior year, phibeon announced his retirement from the game. The squad of the former champions is now made up of low csr players and as such I expect them to struggle this season.
Prediction – 7th
Dunedain Exiles – The newly appointed U20 manager plans to put on a challenge this season, and although he possesses a strong squad, I believe that he will fall just short. With a young squad this team will only get better.
Prediction -2nd
Hurricanes – With a decent squad, and a future star in Owen Finnevar, it is fully expected that the Hurricanes will improve on their 6th place finish of last season. A play off place beckons.
Prediction - 4th
Kamikazi Samurais – Due to a long period of inactivity, the perennial title challengers have only 3 more weeks until they become BOT. As such even with their strong squad, I don’t see them as being the closest challenger. That said if DarkRanger returns they will make the playoffs.
Prediction – 3rd
Macheke Warriors – This is a BOT team, enough said.
Prediction – 8th
Muffin Chuckers – The reigning champions have clearly the strongest squad in the league on paper and with their closest two rivals in the previous season declining, they are fully expected to make it two on the trot.
Prediction – 1st
Velflex Super United – Newly promoted from the second division, Velflex will be looking to survive this season, although the managers focus is very much on the future as he had this to say:
“I am focussing on youngsters so I think my League I status is under threat - and won't be surprised if I go down at the end of the season. I have just sold my experienced flyhalf and will be bringing in one of my 17-year-old trainees to this position.”
Prediction – 6th
Zimbabwe Warriors – A fifth place finish last season was secured without the help of any international players. The side has been improved by the signing of Raoul Portugais and they will reach safety again this season.
Prediction – 5th