The weekend before European games can be tricky as some teams will rest players. Even so here are my predictions.
How did last week’s predictions go?
5 from 6, Connacht did better than I expected.
Cardiff Blues v Connacht Rugby
This is a fairly simple one to call. Blues haven’t won since the opening weekend of the season against Zebre. Add in the injury to Sam Warburton and they are in a poor place. Connacht on the flip side are on a run of 6 wins in the league and getting lots of plaudits for their style of play.
Connacht Rugby by 15
Ulster v Edinburgh
This is one of the harder games to call as both sides have been a bit up and down. If look a little closer though and Ulster have won all their home games and Edinburgh’s only away win was to Treviso. So I’m going with a close home win.
Ulster by 5
Benetton Treviso v Scarlets
Another simple one, Treviso have lost all their games this season. Scarlets have been one of the surprise packages with only 1 loss. I’m still not expecting too big a win as Scarlets have only picked up 1 TBP so far this season.
Scarlets by 10
Glasgow Warriors v Leinster
The game of the round and the one I asked people their opinion during the #RugbyChat. Clearly the general opinion is siding with a home win. This week I’m in agreement but I think it’s going to be tight.
Glasgow Warriors by 3
Newport Gwent Dragons v Munster
Dragons are another of those teams that’s been struggling this year. Their 2 wins have been against Italian opposition. Munster aren’t the team of old but are still at the right end of the table and should pick up an away win.
Munster by 7
Zebre v Ospreys
Both these sides have hard poor starts to the season. Zebre have proved to be the better of the 2 Otalian sides this time around. Ospreys though beat Zebre 2 rounds ago and are looking much better with their international players back. It should be an away win as Ospreys continue their climb up the table.
Ospreys by 10
What are your predictions? Please put them in the comments below.
