Fan's Tactical Masterclass: How the Black Ferns Play Predictor Was Won

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Think predicting rugby is just luck? One fan has proven it's all about strategy, winning not one but two major Play Predictors.

Here’s how Matt Lock pulled off his latest tactical triumph with the Black Ferns.

“I thought winning Round 1 of Super Rugby would be a one off, so this was a nice surprise. When following the Black Ferns Play Predictor, I watched the matches against Australia live and kept up to date with the other live scores in the WXV online.

“Amy du Plessis and Katelyn Vahaakolo are my favourite players to watch. From the sevens side, Jorja Miller is a gun player.

“To help with my predictions, I knew England would be a handful, so I actually predicted those games as wins for England. They will be hot favourites for the World Cup at home and will be tough to roll. But if the Black Ferns can match teams up front, their backline can carve any side up, so they have a good shot of winning the tournament next year!

“What do I plan to use my Black Ferns Play Predictor Shop Voucher on? Well! I have 3 daughters ready to shop, so it will be their lucky day!”

Think you have what it takes to be crowned a Champion on NZR+? There are still five matches left to enter in the All Blacks Play Predictor where there’s another Shop Voucher to be won! Sign up or Sign in to NZR+ and visit the Gaming tab, enter for FREE before the All Blacks face Japan on October 26, and you could be our next winner.

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