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Champions Cup Round Three
Home teams to be named by 23:59 hours on Tuesday
Away teams to be named by 23:59 hours on Wednesday
Tactics by 23:59 hours on Thursday
Predictions to be PM’d to SJE by 18:00 hours on Sunday
Away teams to be named by 23:59 hours on Wednesday
Tactics by 23:59 hours on Thursday
Predictions to be PM’d to SJE by 18:00 hours on Sunday
Racing Metro v London Irish
Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir
Light Cloud, 8 Degrees, 7mph SSW Winds
Racing Metro
15 Johan Goosen, 14 Joe Rokocoko, 13 Casey Laulala, 12 Henry Chavancy, 11 Marc Andreu, 10 Remi Tales, 9 Maxime Machenaud, 8 Chris Masoe, 7 Wenceslas Lauret, 6 Bernard Le Roux, 5 Francois van der Merwe, 4 Luke Charteris, 3 Cedate Gomes Sa, 2 Dimitri Szarzewski (c), 1 Julien Brugnaut.
Replacements: 16 Camille Chat, 17 Eddy Ben Arous, 18 Ben Tameifuna, 19 Thibault Dubarry, 20 Yannick Nyanga, 21 Mike Phillips, 22 Juan Imhoff, 23 Brice Dulin
London Irish
Manager: Ozzy3213
01. Joe Marler | 09. Aaron Smith |
02. Bismarck du Plessis | 10. Henry Slade |
03. David Wilson | |
04. Matt Symons (c) | 11. Marland Yarde |
05. Sebastien Vahaamahina | 12. Samu Kerevi |
06. Sean O'Brien | 13. Jesse Kriel |
07. Marcell Coetzee | 14. Anthony Watson |
08. Duane Vermeulen | 15. Tim Nanai-Williams |
Leicester Tigers v ASM Clermont Auvergne
Welford Road
Light Rain, 8 Degrees, 12mph SSW Winds
Leicester Tigers
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Manager – LukeLovesLuka
01. Max Lahiff | 09. Fourie Du Preez |
02. Schalk Brits | 10. Quade Cooper |
03. Owen Franks | |
04. Pascal Pape (c) | 11. Matt Banahan |
05. Kearnan Myall | 12. Billy Twelvetrees (k) |
06. Liam Messam | 13. Mathieu Bastareaud |
07. JMF Lobbe | 14. Henry Purdy |
08. Thomas Waldrom | 15. Kurtley Beale |
16. Stephen Moore 17. Gethin Jenkins 18. Brian Mujati 19. Steve Mafi 20. Wycliff Palu 21. Micky Young 22. Freddie Burns 23. Drew Mitchell
Clermont
15 Nick Abendanon, 14 David Strettle, 13 Aurélien Rougerie, 12 Wesley Fofana, 11 Noa Nakaitaci, 10 Camille Lopez, 9 Morgan Parra, 8 Fritz Lee, 7 Alexandre Lapandry, 6 Damien Chouly (c), 5 Sébastien Vahaamahina, 4 Jamie Cudmore, 3 Davit Zirakashvili, 2 Benjamin Kayser, 1 Thomas Domingo.
Replacements: 16 Marthinius Van Der Westhuizen, 17 Raphael Chaume, 18 Daniel Kotze, 19 Flip Van Der Merwe, 20 Vito Kolelishvili, 21 Ludovic Radoslavjevic, 22 Brock James, 23 Albert Vulivuli
Ospreys v Saracens
Liberty Stadium
Light Rain Shower, 10 Degrees, 18mph SW Winds
Ospreys
15 Dan Evans, 14 Tom Grabham, 13 Jonathan Spratt, 12 Josh Matavesi, 11 Eli Walker, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Brendon Leonard, 8 James King, 7 Justin Tipuric, 6 Dan Lydiate, 5 Alun Wyn Jones (c), 4 Lloyd Ashley, 3 Dmitri Arhip, 2 Scott Baldwin, 1 Paul James.
Replacements: 16 Sam Parry, 17 Ryan Bevington, 18 Aaron Jarvis, 19 Rory Thornton, 20 Dan Baker, 21 Thomas Habberfield, 22 Sam Davies, 23 Hanno Dirksen
Saracens
Manager – Pooly
01. Ben Franks | 09. Lee Dickson |
02. Richard Hibbard | 10. Nicolas Sanchez |
03. Jannie Du Plessis | |
04. Patricio Albacete | 11. Hosea Gear |
05. Geoff Parling | 12. Maxime Mermoz |
06. James Haskell | 13. Henry Trinder |
07. Theirry Dusatoir | 14. Chris Ashton |
08. Dave Denton | 15. Simon Hammersley |
16. Motu Matu'u 17. Xavier Chocci 18. Paul Hill 19. Brad Davies 20. Akira Ioane 21. Brad Weber 22. Pat Lambie 23. Miles Benjamin
Tactics:
- Try to get an advantage in the set piece and turn the screw if weakness seen
- Look to get pace of backs into game in opposition half
- Impact bench to see out the game
- Push for the TBP if there's a good distance on the score board in the 2nd half
Munster Rugby v Northampton Saints
Thomond Park
Light Rain, 9 Degrees, 14mph SW Winds
Munster
15 Andrew Conway, 14 Keith Earls, 13 Francis Saili, 12 Denis Hurley, 11 Simon Zebo, 10 Ian Keatley, 9 Conor Murray, 8 CJ Stander (c), 7 Jack O'Donoghue, 6 Dave O'Callaghan, 5 Mark Chisholm, 4 Donnacha Ryan, 3 BJ Botha, 2 Mike Sherry, 1 Dave Kilcoyne
Replacements: 16 Duncan Casey, 17 James Cronin, 18 John Ryan, 19 Dave Foley, 20 Robin Copeland, 21 Tomas O'Leary, 22 Rory Scannell, 23 Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino
Saints:
1. Mako Vunipola
2. Dylan Hartley (c)
3. Ramiro Herrera
4. Joe Launchbury
5. Michael Paterson
6. Sam Jones
7. Schalk Burger
8. Sergio Parisse
9. Sam Hildago Cline
10. Matt Giteau
11. Nick Cummins
12. Weslie Fofana
13. Oliver Deveto
14. Adam Ashley Cooper
15. Ben Foden
Replacements:
16. Ashley Johnson 17. Wyatt Crockett 18. Martin Castrogiovanni 19. Courtney Lawes 20. Billy Vunipola 21. Joe Simpson 22. George Ford 23. Alex Dunbar
Oyonnax v Harlequins
Stade Charles-Mathon
Light Cloud, 8 Degrees, 7mph SSW Winds
Oyonnax
15 Florian Denos, 14 Silvère Tian, 13 Vincent Martin, 12 Eamonn Sheridan, 11 Fetu'u Vainikolo, 10 Regis Lespinas, 9 Fabien Cibray (c), 8 Viliami Ma'afu, 7 Olivier Missoup, 6 Pierrick Gunther, 5 Leon Power, 4 George Robson, 3 Antoine Guillamon, 2 Jody Jenneker, 1 Laurent Delboulbès.
Replacements: 16 Jeremie Maurouard, 17 Soane Tonga'uiha, 18 Marc Clerc, 19 Valentin Ursache, 20 Pedrie Wannenburg, 21 Piri Weepu, 22 Nicky Robinson, 23 Geoffrey Fabbri
Harlequins
Manager – Steven_Sharks
01. Cian Healy | 09. Henry Pyrgos |
02. Scott Baldwin | 10. Colin Slade (k) |
03. Kyle Sinckler | |
04. Pieter Steph Du Toit | 11. Jack Nowell |
05. Jim Hamilton | 12. Luther Burrell |
06. Jamie Gibson | 13. Jonathan Joseph |
07. Jaco Kriel | 14. Yoann Huget |
08. Nick Easter (c) | 15. Santiago Cordero |
Look to get go forward up front so we are able to get our backs on the front foot and in space. Look to secure win then look for TBP. Patience in attack but sensible percentage rugby. When in the Oyannax half look to get Slade standing flat and Pyrgos darting. Look to get our outside backs into space and in one v one situations (ideally against Oyannax front 5)
Bath v Sale Sharks
Recreation Grounds
Light Cloud, 9 Degrees, 11mph SW Winds
Bath Rugby
Manager – CJB
01. Richard Barrington | 09. Richard Wigglesworth |
02. Mikey Haywood | 10. Beauden Barrett |
03. Ben Tameifuma | |
04. James Gaskell | 11. Liam Williams |
05. Graham Kitchener | 12. Christian Lealifano |
06. Siya Kolisi | 13. Damian De Allende |
07. Liam Gill | 14. Juan Imhoff |
08. Josh Beaumont | 15. Rhys Patchell |
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Manager – SJE
01. Jack McGrath | 09. Kieran Marmion |
02. Tommy Taylor | 10. Bernard Foley |
03. Davit Zirakishvilli | |
04. Iain Henderson | 11. Josua Tuisova |
05. Christian Day | 12. Kyle Eastmond |
06. Sean McMahon | 13. Gael Fickou |
07. Matt Kvesic | 14. Semesa Rokoduguni |
08. CJ Stander | 15. Nick Abendanon |
16. David Paice 17. Marcos Ayerza 18. Martin Moore 19. Matt Garvey 20. Louis Picamoles 21. Faf De Klerk 22. Johnny Sexton 23. Simon Zebo
Attack: We will be playing an expansive, high intensity offloading game looking to keep the ball moving. Look to use a rugby league shape with runners on the gain line and out the back door to force the opposition into making defensive decisions. Numerous playmakers across the back line allows us to constantly change the point of attack. Marmion to keep the fringe defence honest with his snipping runs.
Breakdown: Quick ball is the aim on attack. Mobile pack and physical back line to clear out rucks and ensure we get it. We will look to get over the gain line off all carries to give a target to hit. Defensively when the initial contact is won we will look to commit numbers and get over the ball turning it over or at least slowing opposition ball up. Otherwise we will strengthen the line.
Defence: Straight line blitz defence focused on winning the gain line collisions and driving the ball carrier back. Line speed is crucial. Foley will look to defend deep with Bendy covering the backfield while Roko steps in to the line. Marmion will sweep behind the line to cover chips and grubbers.
Scrum: Strong scrummaging unit in the front row with the support of a powerful 4-8 will look to get the better of the opposition and build a strong attacking platform. We will look to put a slight wheel on where possible to take the opposition backrow out of play and then attack the space available and look for one on ones in the backline.
Lineout: Four mobile, athletic jumpers allows us to genuinely mix it up on attacking ball. Primarily looking to play off the top and get the backs on the ball in space. Will also look to use Stander around the back or in midfield off a shortened line. Back Taylor to hit his man as one of the most accurate throwers in the AP this year to date. Defensively Day to get up in the air at the front and challenge on opposition ball looking to make it as messy as possible.
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Harlequins
Manager – Steven_Sharks
16. Rob Buchanan 17. Ben Robinson 18. Tadhg Furlong 19. Will Witty 20. Michael Hooper 21. Luke McGrath 22. Juan Martin Hernandez 23. Jaco Taute
Look to get go forward up front so we are able to get our backs on the front foot and in space. Look to secure win then look for TBP. Patience in attack but sensible percentage rugby. When in the Oyannax half look to get Slade standing flat and Pyrgos darting. Look to get our outside backs into space and in one v one situations (ideally against Oyannax front 5)
Manager – Steven_Sharks
01. Cian Healy | 09. Henry Pyrgos |
02. Scott Baldwin | 10. Colin Slade (k) |
03. Kyle Sinckler | |
04. Pieter Steph Du Toit | 11. Jack Nowell |
05. Jim Hamilton | 12. Luther Burrell |
06. Jamie Gibson | 13. Jonathan Joseph |
07. Jaco Kriel | 14. Yoann Huget |
08. Nick Easter (c) | 15. Santiago Cordero |
16. Rob Buchanan 17. Ben Robinson 18. Tadhg Furlong 19. Will Witty 20. Michael Hooper 21. Luke McGrath 22. Juan Martin Hernandez 23. Jaco Taute
Look to get go forward up front so we are able to get our backs on the front foot and in space. Look to secure win then look for TBP. Patience in attack but sensible percentage rugby. When in the Oyannax half look to get Slade standing flat and Pyrgos darting. Look to get our outside backs into space and in one v one situations (ideally against Oyannax front 5)
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Re: Champions Cup Round Three
Saints:
1. Mako Vunipola
2. Dylan Hartley (c)
3. Ramiro Herrera
4. Joe Launchbury
5. Michael Paterson
6. Sam Jones
7. Schalk Burger
8. Sergio Parisse
9. Sam Hildago Cline
10. Matt Giteau
11. Nick Cummins
12. Weslie Fofana
13. Oliver Deveto
14. Adam Ashley Cooper
15. Ben Foden
Replacements:
16. Ashley Johnson 17. Wyatt Crockett 18. Martin Castrogiovanni 19. Courtney Lawes 20. Billy Vunipola 21. Joe Simpson 22. George Ford 23. Alex Dunbar
1. Mako Vunipola
2. Dylan Hartley (c)
3. Ramiro Herrera
4. Joe Launchbury
5. Michael Paterson
6. Sam Jones
7. Schalk Burger
8. Sergio Parisse
9. Sam Hildago Cline
10. Matt Giteau
11. Nick Cummins
12. Weslie Fofana
13. Oliver Deveto
14. Adam Ashley Cooper
15. Ben Foden
Replacements:
16. Ashley Johnson 17. Wyatt Crockett 18. Martin Castrogiovanni 19. Courtney Lawes 20. Billy Vunipola 21. Joe Simpson 22. George Ford 23. Alex Dunbar
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Saracens
Manager – Pooly
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16. Motu Matu'u 17. Xavier Chocci 18. Paul Hill 19. Brad Davies 20. Akira Ioane 21. Brad Weber 22. Pat Lambie 23. Miles Benjamin
Tactics:
- Try to get an advantage in the set piece and turn the screw if weakness seen
- Look to get pace of backs into game in opposition half
- Impact bench to see out the game
- Push for the TBP if there's a good distance on the score board in the 2nd half
Manager – Pooly
01. Ben Franks | 09. Lee Dickson |
02. Richard Hibbard | 10. Nicolas Sanchez |
03. Jannie Du Plessis | |
04. Patricio Albacete | 11. Hosea Gear |
05. Geoff Parling | 12. Maxime Mermoz |
06. James Haskell | 13. Henry Trinder |
07. Theirry Dusatoir | 14. Chris Ashton |
08. Dave Denton | 15. Simon Hammersley |
16. Motu Matu'u 17. Xavier Chocci 18. Paul Hill 19. Brad Davies 20. Akira Ioane 21. Brad Weber 22. Pat Lambie 23. Miles Benjamin
Tactics:
- Try to get an advantage in the set piece and turn the screw if weakness seen
- Look to get pace of backs into game in opposition half
- Impact bench to see out the game
- Push for the TBP if there's a good distance on the score board in the 2nd half
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Leicester Tigers![Champions Cup Round Three 4](https://2img.net/h/cdn.soticservers.net/tools/images/teams/logos/25x25-ffffff/4.gif)
Manager – LukeLovesLuka
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16. Stephen Moore 17. Gethin Jenkins 18. Brian Mujati 19. Steve Mafi 20. Wycliff Palu 21. Micky Young 22. Freddie Burns 23. Drew Mitchell
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Manager – LukeLovesLuka
01. Max Lahiff | 09. Fourie Du Preez |
02. Schalk Brits | 10. Quade Cooper |
03. Owen Franks | |
04. Pascal Pape (c) | 11. Matt Banahan |
05. Kearnan Myall | 12. Billy Twelvetrees (k) |
06. Liam Messam | 13. Mathieu Bastareaud |
07. JMF Lobbe | 14. Henry Purdy |
08. Thomas Waldrom | 15. Kurtley Beale |
16. Stephen Moore 17. Gethin Jenkins 18. Brian Mujati 19. Steve Mafi 20. Wycliff Palu 21. Micky Young 22. Freddie Burns 23. Drew Mitchell
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Bath Rugby
Manager – CJB
16. Rory Best 17. Steven Kitchoff 18. Scott Wilson 19. Charlie Matthews 20. Justin Tipuric 21. Tony Falateu 22. Maxime Machenaud 23. Michele Campagnaro
Manager – CJB
01. Richard Barrington | 09. Richard Wigglesworth |
02. Mikey Haywood | 10. Beauden Barrett |
03. Ben Tameifuma | |
04. James Gaskell | 11. Liam Williams |
05. Graham Kitchener | 12. Christian Lealifano |
06. Siya Kolisi | 13. Damian De Allende |
07. Liam Gill | 14. Juan Imhoff |
08. Josh Beaumont | 15. Rhys Patchell |
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Manager – SJE
01. Jack McGrath | 09. Kieran Marmion |
02. Tommy Taylor | 10. Bernard Foley |
03. Davit Zirakishvilli | |
04. Iain Henderson | 11. Josua Tuisova |
05. Christian Day | 12. Kyle Eastmond |
06. Sean McMahon | 13. Gael Fickou |
07. Matt Kvesic | 14. Semesa Rokoduguni |
08. CJ Stander | 15. Nick Abendanon |
16. David Paice 17. Marcos Ayerza 18. Martin Moore 19. Matt Garvey 20. Louis Picamoles 21. Faf De Klerk 22. Johnny Sexton 23. Simon Zebo
Attack: We will be playing an expansive, high intensity offloading game looking to keep the ball moving. Look to use a rugby league shape with runners on the gain line and out the back door to force the opposition into making defensive decisions. Numerous playmakers across the back line allows us to constantly change the point of attack. Marmion to keep the fringe defence honest with his snipping runs.
Breakdown: Quick ball is the aim on attack. Mobile pack and physical back line to clear out rucks and ensure we get it. We will look to get over the gain line off all carries to give a target to hit. Defensively when the initial contact is won we will look to commit numbers and get over the ball turning it over or at least slowing opposition ball up. Otherwise we will strengthen the line.
Defence: Straight line blitz defence focused on winning the gain line collisions and driving the ball carrier back. Line speed is crucial. Foley will look to defend deep with Bendy covering the backfield while Roko steps in to the line. Marmion will sweep behind the line to cover chips and grubbers.
Scrum: Strong scrummaging unit in the front row with the support of a powerful 4-8 will look to get the better of the opposition and build a strong attacking platform. We will look to put a slight wheel on where possible to take the opposition backrow out of play and then attack the space available and look for one on ones in the backline.
Lineout: Four mobile, athletic jumpers allows us to genuinely mix it up on attacking ball. Primarily looking to play off the top and get the backs on the ball in space. Will also look to use Stander around the back or in midfield off a shortened line. Back Taylor to hit his man as one of the most accurate throwers in the AP this year to date. Defensively Day to get up in the air at the front and challenge on opposition ball looking to make it as messy as possible.
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London Irish
Manager: Ozzy3213
16. Tom Youngs 17. Scott Sio 18. Frans Malherbe 19. James Broadhurst 20. Fulgence Ouedraogo 21. Sebastien Tillous-Borde 22. Aaron Cruden 23. Delon Armitage
Manager: Ozzy3213
01. Joe Marler | 09. Aaron Smith |
02. Bismarck du Plessis | 10. Henry Slade |
03. David Wilson | |
04. Matt Symons (c) | 11. Marland Yarde |
05. Sebastien Vahaamahina | 12. Samu Kerevi |
06. Sean O'Brien | 13. Jesse Kriel |
07. Marcell Coetzee | 14. Anthony Watson |
08. Duane Vermeulen | 15. Tim Nanai-Williams |
16. Tom Youngs 17. Scott Sio 18. Frans Malherbe 19. James Broadhurst 20. Fulgence Ouedraogo 21. Sebastien Tillous-Borde 22. Aaron Cruden 23. Delon Armitage
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Re: Champions Cup Round Three
RESULTS:
Racing Metro 26 (T:2 C:2 P:4)
London Irish 32 (T:4 C:3 P:2)
Leicester Tigers 26 (T:2 C:2 P:4)
Clermont Auvergne 26 (T:2 C:2 P:4)
Ospreys 19 (T:1 C:1 P:4)
Saracens 28 (T:3 C:2 P:3)
Munster 19 (T:1 C:1 P:4)
Northampton Saints 29 (T:3 C:1 P:4)
Oyonnax 18 (T:2 C:1 P:2)
Harlequins 34 (T:4 C:4 P:2)
Bath 24 (T:2 C:1 P:4)
Sale Sharks 27 (T:3 C:3 P:2)
BONUS:
Full: CJB, Fluxy, Luke, Prop, Bam, Chris, SJE, Pooly
Score: Matt, Steve & CJ
Missed: Pete
Racing Metro 26 (T:2 C:2 P:4)
London Irish 32 (T:4 C:3 P:2)
Leicester Tigers 26 (T:2 C:2 P:4)
Clermont Auvergne 26 (T:2 C:2 P:4)
Ospreys 19 (T:1 C:1 P:4)
Saracens 28 (T:3 C:2 P:3)
Munster 19 (T:1 C:1 P:4)
Northampton Saints 29 (T:3 C:1 P:4)
Oyonnax 18 (T:2 C:1 P:2)
Harlequins 34 (T:4 C:4 P:2)
Bath 24 (T:2 C:1 P:4)
Sale Sharks 27 (T:3 C:3 P:2)
BONUS:
Full: CJB, Fluxy, Luke, Prop, Bam, Chris, SJE, Pooly
Score: Matt, Steve & CJ
Missed: Pete
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Re: Champions Cup Round Three
Racing Metro 25 - 30 London Irish
Racing 28 - 28 Irish
Metro have come into some very good form (against a poor Saints side in all honesty) and despite having a strong forward pack I haven't seen anything of Slade really as a no10 for Exeter in real life. More quality for the away side but Racing at home are tough to beat.
Racing 92 v London Irish 21-22
Racing 21 - 27 Irish
Irish get the advantage up front, whilst second row is an even battle. Irish edge the back row and take the pack overall. Decent HB contest, with Irish taking the centres and the back three. Good away win for Irish.
Metro 20-31 Irish
Feel Irish can dominate through their forward pack and backs can pick off the pieces.
Metro 22-28 Irish
Not a full strength Metro side and the Irish pack should get on top and give the backs the platform to win away.
Racing 24 - 24 London Irish
Metro 24-25 Irish
A tough place to visit but Irish have went out all guns blazing. Wilson's lack of form and a lack of quality in the engine room are Irish's main issues but that's a great backrow and back 3 and they should jut sneak this one.
Metro 22-27 Irish
That Irish back row and centre pairing will make alot of gain with their half backs pulling the strings. Bench will bring Metro pretty close but being able to bring on Cruden will see Irish take a top win.
Metro 23 - 25 London Irish
Racing Metro 20 - 27 London Irish
Metro are one of the stronger French sides, but they side they have out in real life this week is a fair bit stronger than that which Irish are up against today. It will tell up front, with the quality Irish pack getting a nudge on at the set piece, and has enough power and dynamism to win the battle around the park. From there, they'll control the game, I'm not sure there's enough for a bonus point, but would expect a decent score here from Irish
Racing 28 - 28 Irish
Metro have come into some very good form (against a poor Saints side in all honesty) and despite having a strong forward pack I haven't seen anything of Slade really as a no10 for Exeter in real life. More quality for the away side but Racing at home are tough to beat.
Racing 92 v London Irish 21-22
Racing 21 - 27 Irish
Irish get the advantage up front, whilst second row is an even battle. Irish edge the back row and take the pack overall. Decent HB contest, with Irish taking the centres and the back three. Good away win for Irish.
Metro 20-31 Irish
Feel Irish can dominate through their forward pack and backs can pick off the pieces.
Metro 22-28 Irish
Not a full strength Metro side and the Irish pack should get on top and give the backs the platform to win away.
Racing 24 - 24 London Irish
Metro 24-25 Irish
A tough place to visit but Irish have went out all guns blazing. Wilson's lack of form and a lack of quality in the engine room are Irish's main issues but that's a great backrow and back 3 and they should jut sneak this one.
Metro 22-27 Irish
That Irish back row and centre pairing will make alot of gain with their half backs pulling the strings. Bench will bring Metro pretty close but being able to bring on Cruden will see Irish take a top win.
Metro 23 - 25 London Irish
Racing Metro 20 - 27 London Irish
Metro are one of the stronger French sides, but they side they have out in real life this week is a fair bit stronger than that which Irish are up against today. It will tell up front, with the quality Irish pack getting a nudge on at the set piece, and has enough power and dynamism to win the battle around the park. From there, they'll control the game, I'm not sure there's enough for a bonus point, but would expect a decent score here from Irish
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Re: Champions Cup Round Three
Leicester Tigers 22 - 29 ASM Clermont Auvergne
Leicester 25 - 18 Clermont
French sides not doing so great away from home and the Tank is in such a great vein of form he's going to be the difference in this game and a lot of power throughout the home side that I can see them getting the home win.
Leicester Tigers v ASM Clermont Auvergne. 25-24
Tigers 26-24 Clermont
Prefer the Clermont front five. Tigers back row has more about it. Big carries here. One each in the half backs and Clermont backs have more about them. Bench can come and win this for Leicester
Tigers 23-25 Clermont
Clermont front 5 can get on top here although backrow battle shades to Tigers. Lack of form at 10-12 for Tigers causes issues.
Leicester 21 - 20 Clermont
Leicester 21-24 Clermont
Really tough for Tigers against a very strong Clermont outfit. Can only really see Tigers getting on top in the backrow with Clermont a bit stronger in every other department.
Tigers 25-27 Clermont
Tough match for Tigers but fortunate that Waldrom seems to have gained some form so their back row will just take the advantage. Clermont stronger out wide and can get some good gains here. Looking at the bench there really isn't massive impact from either. I feel that the packs are fairly close but Tigers could mess up some Clermont ball but not enough with that potent backline.
Tigers 26 - 25 ASM
Leicester 19 - 21 Clermont
Leicester have the big pack needed to take on Clermont up front, but the French side look a bit stronger behind the scrum, and its tough to see any side realistically getting one over their pack. Its very close, and even factoring in French form away from home, but Clermont will take this one
Leicester 25 - 18 Clermont
French sides not doing so great away from home and the Tank is in such a great vein of form he's going to be the difference in this game and a lot of power throughout the home side that I can see them getting the home win.
Leicester Tigers v ASM Clermont Auvergne. 25-24
Tigers 26-24 Clermont
Prefer the Clermont front five. Tigers back row has more about it. Big carries here. One each in the half backs and Clermont backs have more about them. Bench can come and win this for Leicester
Tigers 23-25 Clermont
Clermont front 5 can get on top here although backrow battle shades to Tigers. Lack of form at 10-12 for Tigers causes issues.
Leicester 21 - 20 Clermont
Leicester 21-24 Clermont
Really tough for Tigers against a very strong Clermont outfit. Can only really see Tigers getting on top in the backrow with Clermont a bit stronger in every other department.
Tigers 25-27 Clermont
Tough match for Tigers but fortunate that Waldrom seems to have gained some form so their back row will just take the advantage. Clermont stronger out wide and can get some good gains here. Looking at the bench there really isn't massive impact from either. I feel that the packs are fairly close but Tigers could mess up some Clermont ball but not enough with that potent backline.
Tigers 26 - 25 ASM
Leicester 19 - 21 Clermont
Leicester have the big pack needed to take on Clermont up front, but the French side look a bit stronger behind the scrum, and its tough to see any side realistically getting one over their pack. Its very close, and even factoring in French form away from home, but Clermont will take this one
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Re: Champions Cup Round Three
Ospreys 21 - 25 Saracens
Ospreys 6 - 22 Saracens
Too much for the away side, can't see Ospreys threatening at all if I am honest. Poor sides in the pro12 this year except the Scottish teams.
Ospreys 24 - 26 Saracens
Slight edge to Sarries up front, whilst second rows are fairly even. Two good back rows hat edge to Sarries and they win the packs. Two even HB pairings, not much in the centers, slight edge to Sarries in the back three. Think Sarries edge this one.
Ospreys 17-23 Saracens
Sarries have a better front five. Prefer the Sarries back row with the better 8. Sarries more solid in the backs.
Ospreys 20-22 Saracens
Relatively tight looking at the starting sides but Sarries bench is a step up.
Ospreys 19 - 22 Saracens
Ospreys 22-30 Sarries
Pretty simple, Sarries are much stronger than an Ospreys side who's performances have been ok this season but not standout. Backrow and fly half battle will be interesting to watch but else where it leads to a good Sarries win.
Ospreys 20 - 21 Saracens
Ospreys 19 - 24 Saracens
Saracens have the advantage over the Welsh side in pretty much every facet of play. The Welsh regions struggle against sides in our league, and even with Biggar and other Welsh internationals making Ospreys the strongest of those teams, I think Sarries will have enough to take the win on the road. Lacking a bit of thrust off the bench for the bonus
Ospreys 6 - 22 Saracens
Too much for the away side, can't see Ospreys threatening at all if I am honest. Poor sides in the pro12 this year except the Scottish teams.
Ospreys 24 - 26 Saracens
Slight edge to Sarries up front, whilst second rows are fairly even. Two good back rows hat edge to Sarries and they win the packs. Two even HB pairings, not much in the centers, slight edge to Sarries in the back three. Think Sarries edge this one.
Ospreys 17-23 Saracens
Sarries have a better front five. Prefer the Sarries back row with the better 8. Sarries more solid in the backs.
Ospreys 20-22 Saracens
Relatively tight looking at the starting sides but Sarries bench is a step up.
Ospreys 19 - 22 Saracens
Ospreys 22-30 Sarries
Pretty simple, Sarries are much stronger than an Ospreys side who's performances have been ok this season but not standout. Backrow and fly half battle will be interesting to watch but else where it leads to a good Sarries win.
Ospreys 20 - 21 Saracens
Ospreys 19 - 24 Saracens
Saracens have the advantage over the Welsh side in pretty much every facet of play. The Welsh regions struggle against sides in our league, and even with Biggar and other Welsh internationals making Ospreys the strongest of those teams, I think Sarries will have enough to take the win on the road. Lacking a bit of thrust off the bench for the bonus
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Re: Champions Cup Round Three
Munster 20 - 28 Northampton
Munster Rugby v Northampton Saints.21-22
Munster 19 - 22 Saints
Saints take the front row comfortably, but second rows more even. More in the Saints back row and they dominate the pack. One apiece at HB, also one aiece at centre, with fairly tight back threes. Saints pack advantage sees hem home.
Munster 20-24 Saints
Munster are beatable as shown by Leicester and think the Saints have enough to do it.
Munster 12-22 Saints
Pack battle tight but Saints a step up at 10 and in midfield and should ease their way through this one.
Munster 23 - 25 Saints
Munster 18-24 Northampton
Munster not at their best but they're always tough at home. Saints looking strong across the board but prefer Munster halfbacks, this isn't enough to stop a good Saints win.
Munster 20-28 Saints
Munster have been pretty poor to be honest, not alot to say about this game and think that Saints have huge advantages in front 5, at 12 and on the bench. Good win.
Munster 15 - 19 Saints
Munster 23 - 29 Saints
Saints are the Euro specialists on here, and it tells here against a Munster side which doesnt quite match up to the Irish province strength of old. Too much power in the pack, and plenty of cutting edge in the backline, will give Saints a solid win.
Munster Rugby v Northampton Saints.21-22
Munster 19 - 22 Saints
Saints take the front row comfortably, but second rows more even. More in the Saints back row and they dominate the pack. One apiece at HB, also one aiece at centre, with fairly tight back threes. Saints pack advantage sees hem home.
Munster 20-24 Saints
Munster are beatable as shown by Leicester and think the Saints have enough to do it.
Munster 12-22 Saints
Pack battle tight but Saints a step up at 10 and in midfield and should ease their way through this one.
Munster 23 - 25 Saints
Munster 18-24 Northampton
Munster not at their best but they're always tough at home. Saints looking strong across the board but prefer Munster halfbacks, this isn't enough to stop a good Saints win.
Munster 20-28 Saints
Munster have been pretty poor to be honest, not alot to say about this game and think that Saints have huge advantages in front 5, at 12 and on the bench. Good win.
Munster 15 - 19 Saints
Munster 23 - 29 Saints
Saints are the Euro specialists on here, and it tells here against a Munster side which doesnt quite match up to the Irish province strength of old. Too much power in the pack, and plenty of cutting edge in the backline, will give Saints a solid win.
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Re: Champions Cup Round Three
Oyonnax 18 - 30 Quins
Oynannox 18 - 26 Harlequins
Haven't been overly impressed with the home side when I've seen them, Quins are definite contenders this year in Europe and have some great attacking options that can benefit from their pack.
Oyonnax v Harlequins 21-22
Oyonnax 18 - 39 Harlequins
Mis-match here.
Oyonnax 15-31 Quins
Quins just too good everywhere
Oyonnax 20-30 Quins
Quins backs a big step up and the hardworking backrow should give them a decent platform.
Oyonnax 17-27 Harlequins
Routine win for Quins and they'll have control for the majority of the match. Some form issues in the props but Quins step it up in the rest of the XV.
Oyonnax 18-28 Quins
That Quins back line will rip Oyonnax to shreds here. Looking up front Oyonnax are no shirkiers but think they will struggle with the pack replacements Quins can bring on.
Oyannax 17 - 27 Harlequins
Oyonnax 17 - 30 Harlequins
Quins gone with a strong outfit on the road, and Oyonnax have been struggling this season. Quins firepower across the backline will cut the French side to shreds, and should be an easy win.
Oynannox 18 - 26 Harlequins
Haven't been overly impressed with the home side when I've seen them, Quins are definite contenders this year in Europe and have some great attacking options that can benefit from their pack.
Oyonnax v Harlequins 21-22
Oyonnax 18 - 39 Harlequins
Mis-match here.
Oyonnax 15-31 Quins
Quins just too good everywhere
Oyonnax 20-30 Quins
Quins backs a big step up and the hardworking backrow should give them a decent platform.
Oyonnax 17-27 Harlequins
Routine win for Quins and they'll have control for the majority of the match. Some form issues in the props but Quins step it up in the rest of the XV.
Oyonnax 18-28 Quins
That Quins back line will rip Oyonnax to shreds here. Looking up front Oyonnax are no shirkiers but think they will struggle with the pack replacements Quins can bring on.
Oyannax 17 - 27 Harlequins
Oyonnax 17 - 30 Harlequins
Quins gone with a strong outfit on the road, and Oyonnax have been struggling this season. Quins firepower across the backline will cut the French side to shreds, and should be an easy win.
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Re: Champions Cup Round Three
Bath Rugby 22 - 23 Sale Sharks
Bath 22 - 20 Sale
Not sure there is enough power in the Sale midfield, but otherwise an even contest where home advantage just sways it. Beaumont a very good player. Doesn't seem Sale's usual first choice team.
Bath v Sale Sharks 21-22
Bath 24 - 23 Sale
Sale edge the front row for me, but prefer Bath at second row. Two fairly even second rows, and think the packs overall are quite tight. As a duo edge to Bath at HB, two exciting centre combos whilst Sale edge the back three. Really tough to call, home advantage sways it.
Bath 24 - 23 Sale
Bath 22-23 Sale
Sale with the edge in the pack but Bath's backs better in this all AP fixture. I think Bath might have sneaked it with a game plan but I have to go with Sale. 2 very strong benches.
Bath 23-27 Sale
Front row Sale can get some advantages, Bath bring it back in the 2nd row and looking at the back row I think Sale have very good balance and can get the advantage here. Half-back battle and centres slightly closer but Sale will get better breakdown ball. Back 3 to Sale as well with benches fairly even. Sale bringing a good layout of how they will tackle the game using their fairly mobile pack. A good win there.
Bath 25 - 26 Sale
Bath 22 - 27 Sale
Bath look weak at the set piece to me, and up against a Sale side which is so strong at that area I think they should have started with their best props. Sale have some serious power around the park, while the backlines are close. Baths backs will keep them in it, but Sale have the platform to take the win away from home
Bath 22 - 20 Sale
Not sure there is enough power in the Sale midfield, but otherwise an even contest where home advantage just sways it. Beaumont a very good player. Doesn't seem Sale's usual first choice team.
Bath v Sale Sharks 21-22
Bath 24 - 23 Sale
Sale edge the front row for me, but prefer Bath at second row. Two fairly even second rows, and think the packs overall are quite tight. As a duo edge to Bath at HB, two exciting centre combos whilst Sale edge the back three. Really tough to call, home advantage sways it.
Bath 24 - 23 Sale
Bath 22-23 Sale
Sale with the edge in the pack but Bath's backs better in this all AP fixture. I think Bath might have sneaked it with a game plan but I have to go with Sale. 2 very strong benches.
Bath 23-27 Sale
Front row Sale can get some advantages, Bath bring it back in the 2nd row and looking at the back row I think Sale have very good balance and can get the advantage here. Half-back battle and centres slightly closer but Sale will get better breakdown ball. Back 3 to Sale as well with benches fairly even. Sale bringing a good layout of how they will tackle the game using their fairly mobile pack. A good win there.
Bath 25 - 26 Sale
Bath 22 - 27 Sale
Bath look weak at the set piece to me, and up against a Sale side which is so strong at that area I think they should have started with their best props. Sale have some serious power around the park, while the backlines are close. Baths backs will keep them in it, but Sale have the platform to take the win away from home
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