The Champions Cup continues and we take a look at the 3 matches involving South African teams. Saturday will see the Vodacom Bulls hosting Stade Francais followed by the Stormers taking on Racing 92 away from home and on Sunday the Sharks will travel to take on Bordeaux.
Toulouse are the 2.37 favourites to win the tournament ahead of Leinster at 3.10 and Bordeaux at 4.50 – click here for the latest outright betting
NOTE: At the time of posting these games have not been priced up due to team news being critical. Check back on Saturday morning for the betting and our suggested plays.
SATURDAY
Vodacom Bulls v Stade Francais
The Bulls continued their poor run of form last weekend as they lost 49-10 to Castres Olympique away from home. This was their fourth loss in a row in all competitions and they can no longer make the last 16 of this tournament.
Stade Francais pulled off an impressive win last weekend against the Northampton Saints, winning the match 45-35, despite trailing 0-21 early. They still have a chance of progressing to the last 16.
Head-to-Head
The two sides are yet to meet in any competition.
Betting and Verdict
Bookies are holding back on the betting until we have team news. This preview will be updated on Saturday morning.
Update: The Bulls have named a strong side and should win this one by a distance
Handicap: Bulls -24.5
BET: Bulls -24.5 at 9/10
Racing 92 v Stormers
Racing is coming off the back of a 29-19 defeat away to the Glasgow Warriors last weekend and they sit 6th on the table. Victory here could well see them into the last 8 in a competitive group.
The Stormers are coming off the back of a 40-0 win against the Sale Sharks at home and they currently sit 4th on the table and a win here should see them into the last 16.
Head-to-Head
The two sides are yet to play against each other in any competition.
Betting and Verdict
Bookies are holding back on the betting until we have team news. This preview will be updated on Saturday morning.
Update: Neither side is at full strength and inside a closed stadium I expect high risk rugby and plenty of points.
Handicap: Racing 92 -14.5
BET: Over 53.5 points at 10/11
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SUNDAY
Bordeaux Begles v Sharks
Bordeaux are one of the form teams in Europe at the moment, winning their last eight matches in a row in all competitions. They have only lost one of their last fifteen matches at home with the loss coming back in April 2024. A bonus point win would secure them top spot in the Pool.
The Sharks are coming off the back of two losses in a row with the most recent result being an 8-20 loss to Toulouse at home last weekend. They are 4th on the log and a bonus point of any kind would see them qualify.
Head-to-Head
The two sides have met twice, once in 2023 and the other time in 2022. Both matches were in the Champions Cup and saw the Sharks come out on top.
Betting and Verdict
Bookies are holding back on the betting until we have team news. This preview will be updated on Saturday morning.
Update: The Sharks have named a decent side but Bordeaux should be too strong as they chase top spot on the log. I am going for a 1st try score play on the electric Louis Bielle-biarrey.
Handicap: Bordeaux -28.5
BET: First Try Score Louis Bielle-biarrey at 7/1
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
