We take a look at the 5 URC matches not featuring South African teams and suggest a bet in each game.
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MUNSTER v GLASGOW– Click here to bet
Munster currently sit 8th on the URC log and have won 3 of their 6 matches. Last weekend, they lost 21-16 to Leinster in an away match. Leinster led 14-10 at half time and Munster went home feeling this was one that got away.
The Glasgow Warriors top the table having won 5 of their 6 matches. They beat Ulster 33-20 at home last weekend. The teams were tied at half time, but Glasgow managed to pull clear in the second half.
Handicap: Munster (-11.5)
The money has come for Munster with the handicap moving from -9.5 to -11.5 and I think they will overpower this Galsgow side that is missing a couple of players.
Suggested Bet: Munster -11.5 at 19/20
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CARDIFF v SCARLETS – Click here to bet
Cardiff currently sit 11th on the log, only winning 2 of their 6 matches. Last weekend, they beat the Stormers 31-24 at home. The Stormers led 17-14 at half time but Cardiff turned things around to take an excellent win with a converted try after the hooter.
At the bottom of the log, we have the Scarlets, winning only 1 of their 6 matches. They were beaten convincingly by the Ospreys in Wales last weekend (31-9). At half time, it was 17-9 to the Ospreys and the Scarlets faded in the 2nd half.
Handicap: Cardiff (-7.5)
Cardiff would have taken plenty from their win over the Stormers and I think they will be too good for a struggling Scarlets team.
Suggested Bet: Cardiff -7 at 9/10
ULSTER v EDINBURGH– Click here to bet
Ulster sit 4th on the log having won 4 of their 6 matches this season. They lost 33-20 to the Glasgow Warriors, away, last weekend. The teams were level at half time (14-14) after Ulster led 14-0 and Ulster were clearly 2nd best in the 2nd half.
Having won 4 of their 6 matches, Edinburgh sit 5th on the log. Last weekend, they were beaten narrowly by Benetton at home (22-24). Edinburgh started off strong and led 19-10 at half time but the gutsy Italians fought back to inflict a home loss on their hosts.
Handicap: Ulster (-11.5)
Ulster won this fixture 28-14 last weekend and I am expecting a similar outcome
Suggested Bet: Ulster -11.5 at 19/20
CONNACHT v LEINSTER– Click here to bet
Connacht sit 7th on the log having won 4 of their 6 matches. They played the Bulls in Pretoria last weekend and took a bit of a hammering going down 53-27 but they did edge the Sharks in Durban the week before.
Having won 5 of their 6 matches, Leinster sit 2nd on the log. Last weekend, they beat Munster 21-16 at home, a game where they welcomed back the bulk of their Irish internationals.
Handicap: Connacht (+8.5)
Leinster will have 1 eye on next weeks European Cup match with La Rochelle and I think the home team beat this handicap.
Suggested Bet: Connacht +8.5 at 9/10
BENETTON v OSPREYS – Click here to bet
Benetton sit 6th on the log having won 4 of their 6 matches. They narrowly beat Edinburgh 22-24 in Scotland last weekend. Edinburgh led 19-10 at half time but Benetton came firing back to claim the win.
Sitting 9th on the log is the Ospreys having won 3 of their 6 matches. Last weekend, they smashed the Scarlets 31-9 on home soil. They led 17-9 at half time and managed to keep the Scarlets from putting any points on the board in the second half.
Handicap: Benetton (-7.5)
This should be a competitive game but I think Benetton will be the stronger team at home and can win this by more than a score.
Suggested Bet: Winning Margin Benetton by 8-14 points at 26/10
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