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Bookies don't fancy Stormers

Garrin Lambley

Cape Town - Despite their perfect start to the 2010 Super 14 season, the Stormers aren't even favoured to reach the semi-final stage, according to leading UK bookmakers, Ladbrokes.

Instead the Bulls are 3/1 favourites to top the standings after the group stage - and defend their title.

The Bulls are followed by the Crusaders (7/2), Hurricanes (5/1) and Brumbies (6/1).

The Stormers are only joint-fifth favourites, alongside the Chiefs, at 7/1 to top the regular season log and win their maiden Super 14 title.

There's little support for the remaining SA franchises, with the Sharks (33/1), Cheetahs (80/1) and Lions (250/1) all rank-outsiders to lift the trophy.

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