Leicester v Exeter
This is a great-looking tie to kick off the round, with Exeter unbeaten since October and gunning for second place in the table. The home side has won this match on the last 5 occasions, and I always fancy the Tigers at Welford Road. Leicester by 2.
Sale v Northampton
It’s tough to choose between these two inconsistent sides, but home advantage makes me want to pick Sale. Sale by 2.
Bath v Wasps
That’s three tricky ones in a row! Bath lost to Bristol last week, Wasps are top of the table. Surely it’s Wasps? Wasps by 2.
Gloucester v Harlequins
Make that four in a row, although Quins have only won one away game all season, and Gloucester will fancy this at Kingsholm. Gloucester by 4.
Newcastle v Saracens
The champions have had a slight wobbly, but surely they are still good enough to beat Newcastle? Saracens by 6.
Worcester v Bristol
And this is a great tie to complete the round, as the relegation battle intensifies. I feel like Bristol have the momentum at the moment, but Worcester know how important this is, and a victory here could save them. A touch of heart over head here. Bristol by 2.
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I would go for the same points difference but for the exact opposite victories in every game apart from Gloucester/Quins for this week.
Haha, very tricky round to predict. Can’t see many people getting them all right.
Newcastle have been showing some good form, and Saracens have not been their usual dominant selves. Newcastle to edge that one.
Exeter in great form, Tigers just coming back into form. Exeter will be too much though.
As much as I want a Bath win, Priestland being injured really does hinder them and might limit the influence the backline could have.
The main thing for the Sarries Newcastle game is that Sarries have both Vunipolas starting, and both will be looking to prove their form and fitness to be ready for England next week.
Going to be tough as Newcastle have been steadily improving, but I think Sarries will win that with Mako and Billy playing.
Agree with all these, the final one being the hardest to call.
The team that Wasps can put out during an international window is frightening. They’re a bit lucky a few of their guys go under the radar for their countries but still…
Agreed on nearly all (margins aside, fancy Gloucester, Wasps and Sarries differences to hit double figures) except the last where I’ve gone head and Worcester.
Think Wasps are definitely more of a shoe-in than you (and that is as a Bath fan), on paper most of the Bath line-up looks pretty strong, but there is a huge lack of experience in the half-backs and Blackadder has resorted to pleas to the crowd to get behind the team… if Wasps can emulate Bristol’s back row from last week (and I think they will have the upper hand there) then Bath could be on pretty shaky ground!
C’MON BRIS!!!!