Listed below are my Superbru 6 predictions for the video games I’ve picked out this weekend.
Friday
Northampton Saints v ASM Clermont Auvergne – Investec Champions Cup
The Saints certified high of Group 3, which featured the likes of Munster, Saracens and the Bulls, while Clermont had been 4th in Group 2 behind Leinster, La Rochelle and Benetton. The French facet’s away type was poor, and so they have misplaced 5 of their final 6 video games within the Prime 14. A house win seems essentially the most smart decide right here but it surely’s a type of that would go both method. Prediction: Northampton by 4
Saturday
Blues v Hurricanes – Tremendous Rugby Pacific
This can be a very robust decide in Tremendous Rugby, with the Blues off form and the Hurricanes trying a stronger outfit. Beauden Barrett and Patrick Tuipolutu are again for the hosts although, and it’s absolutely solely a matter of time earlier than they kick into gear. I did say that final season concerning the Crusaders, however I’m not able to predict a Blues defeat at Eden Park. Prediction: Blues by 2
Toulon v Saracens – Investec Champions Cup
Two European heavyweights go head-to-head on Saturday lunchtime, though it’s 11 years since they final contested a remaining that featured the likes of Matt Giteau, Juan Smith and Jonny Wilkinson. Sarries have been off-colour within the Premiership and are more likely to area an under-strength crew, while Toulon stay unbeaten in entrance of their very own followers this season, so a house win seems smart. Prediction: Toulon by 16
Bayonne v Bulls – EPCR Problem Cup
The Bulls have dropped down into the Problem Cup for the knockout levels, however that is one other robust fixture as a result of Bayonne haven’t misplaced at dwelling all season. The lineups can be vital to examine as a result of the Bulls might nicely prioritise the URC, however both method I’ll be selecting a house win. Prediction: Bayonne by 8
Leinster v Harlequins – Investec Champions Cup
These two groups even have loads of European historical past, but it surely appears unlikely that Quins may cause an upset in Dublin. Leinster are absolutely anticipating to win this match and this ought to be a cushty dwelling win to maneuver them one step nearer. Prediction: Leinster by 18
La Rochelle v Munster – Investec Champions Cup
This can be a robust project for Munster, notably provided that their away type this season has been combined. Nonetheless, La Rochelle who gained this match in 2022 and 2023, haven’t gained a recreation since early January, and so Munster will fancy their possibilities, as they all the time have in European competitors. An upset could possibly be on the playing cards right here. Prediction: Munster by 2
How do your picks examine?
