I think Ireland will be too much for the Walabies. France will fight like rabid dogs against All Blacks. South Africa bounce back after embarrassing defeat at the hands of the spirited Italians to beat Wales this week. England will roll on...
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I think Ireland will be too much for the Walabies. France will fight like rabid dogs against All Blacks. South Africa bounce back after embarrassing defeat at the hands of the spirited Italians to beat Wales this week. England will roll on...
Paddy power doesn't accept Canada either. Lol. Weird. Sports gambling is legal in Canada so I don't know what the problem is. Anyways. I will find another site.
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Paddy power doesn't accept Canada either. Lol. Weird. Sports gambling is legal in Canada so I don't know what the problem is. Anyways. I will find another site.
I think Ireland will be too much for the Walabies. France will fight like rabid dogs against All Blacks. South Africa bounce back after embarrassing defeat at the hands of the spirited Italians to beat Wales this week. England will roll on...
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Quote Originally Posted by Ragnar99:
I think Ireland will be too much for the Walabies. France will fight like rabid dogs against All Blacks. South Africa bounce back after embarrassing defeat at the hands of the spirited Italians to beat Wales this week. England will roll on...
Connacht vs Cardiff Blues This looks like a really interesting game. Whilst Connacht are sitting in a lowly 10th position, their recent form has been much improved. The Blues on the other hand have started to slide following a great start to their Pro12 campaign. Connacht should squeeze through in a close encounter; they have more firepower up front and home advantage is still a big factor at the Sportsground. Connacht by 6.
Scarlets vs Leinster In what could be the tie of the round, Scarlets will be looking to make it six Pro12 wins in a row against table topping Leinster. The visitors themselves are on a winning streak having put six straight victories together. Both sides are likely to be under-strength due to international call ups – so it becomes even more difficult to call. Leinster will be missing a hatful of players but have strength and depth in their squad, whilst Scarlets won’t be missing as many – they are all key players. Despite some of the obvious pointers, the Scarlets are actually slight favourites in the eyes of the bookies, and if the home side can start well and maintain a fast tempo to the game I fancy them to nick it. Scarlets by 3.
Glasgow Warriors vs Ospreys Both these teams are significantly affected by international call ups, and neither coped particularly well in Round 8 when Warriors leaked 27 points at Parc y Scarlets and the Ospreys were thumped 33-0 by a rampant Munster. Given this, it’s a bit surprising to see that this game is actually a 3rd versus 4th place battle with both teams sitting on identical records.
The Ospreys really haven’t travelled well recently having lost their last three games on the road, so whilst I suspect they will cause the Warriors pack some problems, the home side should be strong enough at Scotstoun to pick up the points. Glasgow Warriors by 6.
Ulster vs Zebre The autumn international break has probably come at a good time for Ulster given they have lost their last three Pro12 games. The fact they now have a home tie against Italian opposition should give them a further boost. Whilst in recent weeks Zebre have beaten Edinburgh, and then Edinburgh beat Ulster… there is nothing beyond a pretty pattern to suggest an upset on the cards here.
Ulster should have too much forward power along with high quality running lines, and the visitors will do well to avoid a heavy defeat. Ulster by 25.
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Connacht vs Cardiff Blues This looks like a really interesting game. Whilst Connacht are sitting in a lowly 10th position, their recent form has been much improved. The Blues on the other hand have started to slide following a great start to their Pro12 campaign. Connacht should squeeze through in a close encounter; they have more firepower up front and home advantage is still a big factor at the Sportsground. Connacht by 6.
Scarlets vs Leinster In what could be the tie of the round, Scarlets will be looking to make it six Pro12 wins in a row against table topping Leinster. The visitors themselves are on a winning streak having put six straight victories together. Both sides are likely to be under-strength due to international call ups – so it becomes even more difficult to call. Leinster will be missing a hatful of players but have strength and depth in their squad, whilst Scarlets won’t be missing as many – they are all key players. Despite some of the obvious pointers, the Scarlets are actually slight favourites in the eyes of the bookies, and if the home side can start well and maintain a fast tempo to the game I fancy them to nick it. Scarlets by 3.
Glasgow Warriors vs Ospreys Both these teams are significantly affected by international call ups, and neither coped particularly well in Round 8 when Warriors leaked 27 points at Parc y Scarlets and the Ospreys were thumped 33-0 by a rampant Munster. Given this, it’s a bit surprising to see that this game is actually a 3rd versus 4th place battle with both teams sitting on identical records.
The Ospreys really haven’t travelled well recently having lost their last three games on the road, so whilst I suspect they will cause the Warriors pack some problems, the home side should be strong enough at Scotstoun to pick up the points. Glasgow Warriors by 6.
Ulster vs Zebre The autumn international break has probably come at a good time for Ulster given they have lost their last three Pro12 games. The fact they now have a home tie against Italian opposition should give them a further boost. Whilst in recent weeks Zebre have beaten Edinburgh, and then Edinburgh beat Ulster… there is nothing beyond a pretty pattern to suggest an upset on the cards here.
Ulster should have too much forward power along with high quality running lines, and the visitors will do well to avoid a heavy defeat. Ulster by 25.
The Pumas may be tired but this should still be a fascinating contest, and both sides are packing useful benches though once again we give England the advantage here as the experience they have waiting on the sidelines should give them the clear edge. Argentina should be in this match for a full sixty minutes, but as we have seen all year, the last twenty will just prove too much allowing England to run away with it comfortably by 21 points!
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The Pumas may be tired but this should still be a fascinating contest, and both sides are packing useful benches though once again we give England the advantage here as the experience they have waiting on the sidelines should give them the clear edge. Argentina should be in this match for a full sixty minutes, but as we have seen all year, the last twenty will just prove too much allowing England to run away with it comfortably by 21 points!
When it comes to the benches if the scores are close on the hour and Ireland has really established some dominance up front, it is here that we expect to see Ireland just nudge ahead of Australia at the death. The Irish bench just has too much talent when you start listing names like Cian Healy, Sean Cronin and exceptional newcomers Ultan Dillane, Josh van der Flier and Joey Carbery and the ever-present X-factor of Simon Zebo. Australia in our view just doesn’t have the same kind of proven firepower waiting in the wings. Nick Phipps and Quade Cooper can be exceptional on their day but can also be nightmares when it comes to decision-making and discipline when put under pressure which the last quarter is likely to provide plenty of.
In short this game is going to be won or last in the last fifteen minutes and given that we expect Ireland to establish a solid forward dominance early on, provided they have contained Australia’s back line and prevented them making the big points up to the last quarter, then the battle of the benches should just hand Ireland a close fought victory by four points!
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When it comes to the benches if the scores are close on the hour and Ireland has really established some dominance up front, it is here that we expect to see Ireland just nudge ahead of Australia at the death. The Irish bench just has too much talent when you start listing names like Cian Healy, Sean Cronin and exceptional newcomers Ultan Dillane, Josh van der Flier and Joey Carbery and the ever-present X-factor of Simon Zebo. Australia in our view just doesn’t have the same kind of proven firepower waiting in the wings. Nick Phipps and Quade Cooper can be exceptional on their day but can also be nightmares when it comes to decision-making and discipline when put under pressure which the last quarter is likely to provide plenty of.
In short this game is going to be won or last in the last fifteen minutes and given that we expect Ireland to establish a solid forward dominance early on, provided they have contained Australia’s back line and prevented them making the big points up to the last quarter, then the battle of the benches should just hand Ireland a close fought victory by four points!
Both teams pack some talent on the bench but the Welsh presence of Taulupe Faletau means that Wales is packing the bigger threat. In short in front of a home crowd the pressure will be even greater on Wales than a South African team which would seem to just want to get one of the worst years in their history over and done with and move on. South Africa will play with heart at times and seek to try to avoid a complete humiliation but Wales are just too fired up for this one and need to make a statement in order to make sense of a year that has raised more questions than answers. Consequently we are giving this to Wales by 6 points in a match that hopefully doesn’t degenerate into a tedious slugfest if the need for a win by both sides means that caution becomes the order of the day!
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Both teams pack some talent on the bench but the Welsh presence of Taulupe Faletau means that Wales is packing the bigger threat. In short in front of a home crowd the pressure will be even greater on Wales than a South African team which would seem to just want to get one of the worst years in their history over and done with and move on. South Africa will play with heart at times and seek to try to avoid a complete humiliation but Wales are just too fired up for this one and need to make a statement in order to make sense of a year that has raised more questions than answers. Consequently we are giving this to Wales by 6 points in a match that hopefully doesn’t degenerate into a tedious slugfest if the need for a win by both sides means that caution becomes the order of the day!
The bookies have Argentina at +18. I think that's generous. England by 30 for me. Argies flatter to deceive all year.
They (Argentina) have the potential to repeat their 2015 success but have really struggled this year. Their win against SA seems less significant with every SA loss. For short periods against NZ they looked good but not for 80 in any game. England have made progress but need to tighten the defence before 6N and before Australia visit. Entrataining game and tight for about 60 and then Englands backs will pull away. England by 15-20
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The bookies have Argentina at +18. I think that's generous. England by 30 for me. Argies flatter to deceive all year.
They (Argentina) have the potential to repeat their 2015 success but have really struggled this year. Their win against SA seems less significant with every SA loss. For short periods against NZ they looked good but not for 80 in any game. England have made progress but need to tighten the defence before 6N and before Australia visit. Entrataining game and tight for about 60 and then Englands backs will pull away. England by 15-20
I do see the risk of Georgia collapsing under pressure, that is a possibility against a dangerous team like Scotland, which plays at home, has no pressure and is explosive and fast. However, that is something we can not anticipate and I trust that the bet on the visitors makes sense. My tip is Georgia to cover the 26,5 handicap. Prediction: Scotland – Georgia 35 – 14.
Pick: Georgia +26,5
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I do see the risk of Georgia collapsing under pressure, that is a possibility against a dangerous team like Scotland, which plays at home, has no pressure and is explosive and fast. However, that is something we can not anticipate and I trust that the bet on the visitors makes sense. My tip is Georgia to cover the 26,5 handicap. Prediction: Scotland – Georgia 35 – 14.
expect an England win, maybe by double digits, but Argentina is a very good, proud rugby side that even in the current state of fatigue should not allow anyone to trump them over. My tip here is Argentina to cover the 18,5 handicap and I expect this to drop even further on this bet until game time. Prediction: England – Argentina 30 – 19.
Pick: Argentina +18,5
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expect an England win, maybe by double digits, but Argentina is a very good, proud rugby side that even in the current state of fatigue should not allow anyone to trump them over. My tip here is Argentina to cover the 18,5 handicap and I expect this to drop even further on this bet until game time. Prediction: England – Argentina 30 – 19.
Boks will win this comfortably. Why? Because for the first time this year the backline makes sense. I'm not sure about Ulengo, gues he makes sense with the big Welsh wings, but you have a clear line of distribution from Faf down to Combrinck. I'm backing Jantjies to have a big game - he's got a lot to gain if he pulls off a big one here, and he's the kind of guy who can. Also Boks have a habit of not giving the Welsh the respect they deserve, which won't happen here. Boks by 15.
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Boks will win this comfortably. Why? Because for the first time this year the backline makes sense. I'm not sure about Ulengo, gues he makes sense with the big Welsh wings, but you have a clear line of distribution from Faf down to Combrinck. I'm backing Jantjies to have a big game - he's got a lot to gain if he pulls off a big one here, and he's the kind of guy who can. Also Boks have a habit of not giving the Welsh the respect they deserve, which won't happen here. Boks by 15.
I think Ireland should win this well. Not that I think the Australians are playing poorly - I think they are playing well within their substantial limitations - however Ireland have a hell of a team and should be very confident at home despite their injury concerns. I have a few issues with Cheika's selections but nothing that really stands out - except I can't for the life of me understand why he is leaving Fardy out of the team. Fardy was Australia's best forward at the World Cup and to this day I believe he is the finest Australian rugby forward running around (apart from Pokers ... who is not only the finest Australian forward but the finest rugby player of any persuasion anywhere on the planet). The Wallabies back row should be Fardy 6. Timani or McMahon 8. and Pokers 7. I don't know who Mumm paid for his spot or how much but REALLY? He is lucky to be playing touch football in the park at lunch time let alone keeping one of the World's finest no. 6's out of the Wallabies. I am afraid that the Wallabies will not progress with Cheika (he hasn't covered himself in glory has he?), especially when makes selection decisions like Fardy/Mumm ... we still have time to patch things up with Jake White in time for the next World Cup
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I think Ireland should win this well. Not that I think the Australians are playing poorly - I think they are playing well within their substantial limitations - however Ireland have a hell of a team and should be very confident at home despite their injury concerns. I have a few issues with Cheika's selections but nothing that really stands out - except I can't for the life of me understand why he is leaving Fardy out of the team. Fardy was Australia's best forward at the World Cup and to this day I believe he is the finest Australian rugby forward running around (apart from Pokers ... who is not only the finest Australian forward but the finest rugby player of any persuasion anywhere on the planet). The Wallabies back row should be Fardy 6. Timani or McMahon 8. and Pokers 7. I don't know who Mumm paid for his spot or how much but REALLY? He is lucky to be playing touch football in the park at lunch time let alone keeping one of the World's finest no. 6's out of the Wallabies. I am afraid that the Wallabies will not progress with Cheika (he hasn't covered himself in glory has he?), especially when makes selection decisions like Fardy/Mumm ... we still have time to patch things up with Jake White in time for the next World Cup
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