The final round of Investec Champions Cup group games will take place this weekend and this means it is life or death for some teams as they look to progress to the round of 16.
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BULLS v BORDEAUX – Click here to bet
The Bulls will be looking for at least a point to secure a top 4 spot and progress to the round of 16 and having the home ground advantage will play into their hands. The Bulls have won 2 out of 3 group stage matches and will undoubtedly field a strong side to take on Bordeaux.
Traveling to South Africa is never easy for the European club sides and it will be interesting to see if Bordeaux send out a full-strength team or sacrifice the game with a place in the round of 16 already secured. Bordeaux managed to win all 3 group stage games with a bonus point. Their last match finished in a convincing 55-15 win over English giants Saracens. They have won their last 9 games over all competitions.
Handicap: Bulls -9.5
If Bordeaux field a full-strength team it will be tough to call, however if as suspected they don’t the Bulls should take the win and beat the handicap.
Suggested Bet: Bulls -9.5 at 19/20
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HARLEQUINS v ULSTER – Click here to bet
Harlequins have won 2 out of 3 matches in the group stages and a point would guarantee them 3rd spot. They beat Cardiff by 39 points away from home last week and also beat Racing on the road but were well beaten at home by Toulouse.
Ulster will most likely need a win against Harlequins to make it through to the round of 16. Currently sitting on 5 points with Racing 92 and Cardiff close behind, they can be overtaken by either of those 2 sides. After beating top side Leinster 2 weeks ago, away from home in the URC, they know they have what it takes to beat the top clubs.
Handicap: Harlequins -8.5
Ulster will push Harlequins all the way in what surely will be a fantastic game and if Harlequins play how they have been playing over the last few weeks, they should have enough in hand to beat the handicap.
Suggested Bet: Harlequins -8.5 at 10/11
LEICESTER v LEINSTER – Click here to bet
Leicester will have one of their toughest games of the season this week. They sit 3rd after winning 2 of 3 group stage matches and they need 2 points to ensure a spot in the last 16. Leicester were well beaten by La Rochelle on the road last week and their only home match was a 9 point win over a weakened Stormers team.
One of the hottest teams in European rugby, Leinster will look to finish the group stages off with a 100% record to secure home ground advantage for the remainder of the knockout stages. Having won 9 out of their last 10 games, they are always likely to start favourites and require only a point to secure top spot in the group.
Handicap: Leicester +8.5
The last time the two clubs met was in 2022 where Leinster won 14-23 away from home. If Leinster play to the full potential, as they so often do, they may be too strong for Leicester who may rest players with a big Premiership game next weekend.
Suggested Bet: Leinster -8.5 at 19/20
STADE FRANCAIS v STORMERS – Click here to bet
Stade Francais are not able to make the round of 16 but still have a chance to make the Challenge Cup if they move from 6th in the group to 5th. They will have to beat the Stormers, most likely with a bonus point, and then hope that La Rochelle win against Sale. They have yet to win a game in the group stages.
The Stormes have a mathematical chance of topping the group however finishing 2nd is probably the best they can hope for. They have won their last 4 matches over all competitions, one of them being an impressive win over last year’s Champions, La Rochelle.
Handicap: Stade Francais +5.5
If the Stormers field a weakened side they will find the going tough against a French team that will be a different proposition when playing at home.
Suggested Bet: Stade Francais win at 37/20
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