Comments on: Heineken Champions Cup Predictions: Round 5

By: Staggy

Staggy — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:36:52 +0000

Cathal- there was humble pie but it was for the Glaws supporters like me sadly. Oh well there’s always the league……

By: Don P

Don P — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 23:44:56 +0000

Cath, isn’t that what you stated during the last RWC?!

By: steve

steve — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:06:00 +0000

Glos-Munster not remotely close. Glos far worse than i thought they would be, Munster typically very streetwise, disciplined and efficient.
There is a big step up in Europe for the English clubs, and its one that very few seem capable of making.

By: Cathal

Cathal — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 22:29:36 +0000

No humble pie tonight!

By: DarthMaul

DarthMaul — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 12:43:00 +0000

On a side note…Underhill out of Six Nations, needs ankle surgery. Englands back row injuries strike again. Arrggghhhhhhhh

By: GKDA

GKDA — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 10:44:13 +0000

I think you are underestimating Edinburgh, their Pro14 form is matching their European form, and they’re up to second in their conference. Two derby victories before nilling the Kings at home (which is more impressive than it sounds, the Kings haven’t had issues scoring, it’s conceding tries that’s their problem) is good momentum too.
And it’d be generous to say Toulon have been less than the sum of their parts this season.

By: Staggy

Staggy — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:52:58 +0000

DC starting, but even I have wavered on predicting a home win. Very worried about the front row. Two props who have played virtually every game this season due to injuries elsewhere and are beginning to look worn out, and an academy hooker starting. Marais hurried back after injury (I believe) to the bench as we have no other cover, and the two academy props on the bench. Not filling me with confidence.

However the Munster forums are hailing the rebirth of a team better than the All Blacks and are predicting a massive win, so very much hoping that they will receive a serving of humble pie!

By: steve

steve — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:27:29 +0000

Leinster-Toulouse is the pick of the games. Home win likely.
Leicester, Bath and Wasps have nothing to play for so will put out mixed XV’s.
Newcastle are in a real relegation fight, so will almost certainly send out a reserve side to France. Staying in the Premiership must be their priority.
The other sides will be going full bore.
Glos form has stalled quite badly, but they are at home and do have Cipriani back. Bound to be a close game, though Munster have a real knack of winning tough European away games.
Exeter and Saracens should win, but BP’s may be hard to come by.
Come Sunday I fully expect Saracens to be the last English team standing.