After a long international break, the URC returns this weekend with a full set of Round 6 fixtures. The highlight from a South African point of view is the Loftus derby between the Bulls and Lions, while the Stormers and Sharks are both on the road in tough European assignments.
Below we take a betting-focused look at these three matches and provide a few suggested plays.
Bulls v Lions – Click here to bet
The Bulls have made a solid start to their campaign, winning three of their opening five matches to sit 6th on the table. Both home fixtures were comfortable victories, and Loftus remains one of the toughest venues in the league.
The Lions, meanwhile, opened their season with three losses but recovered nicely with back-to-back home wins in Rounds 4 and 5.
Head-to-Head
The Bulls have won their last three URC meetings with the Lions, although the Lions have enjoyed recent success in the Currie Cup. The most recent URC clash at Loftus ended 31–19 to the Bulls.
Betting and Verdict
Bulls 1.15
Lions 6.80
Draw 41.00
The Bulls are without several Springboks, while the Lions should field close to a full-strength side. With both teams coming off a long break, this has the makings of a competitive, high-intensity derby and I expect the Lions to stay within range.
Suggested Bet: Lions +13.5 at 1.83
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Munster v Stormers – Click here to bet
Two unbeaten teams meet in Limerick as both Munster and the Stormers come into the weekend with a perfect 5-0 record. Munster edged Connacht 17–15 after beating Leinster the week before, while the Stormers claimed an impressive 31–16 away win over Benetton.
Head-to-Head
Munster have won four of the last five meetings, although the Stormers claimed the most recent contest 34–19 in Cape Town. In the previous Limerick clash, Munster won 10–3.
Betting & Verdict
Munster 1.26
Stormers 4.50
Draw 26.00
Both sides have started superbly, but Munster’s home record and their historical edge in this fixture should give them the advantage. The Stormers are capable, but winning in Limerick is one of the toughest tasks in the competition.
Suggested Bet: Munster -8.5 at 1.95
Connacht v Sharks – Click here to bet
Both sides have had slow starts to their seasons. Connacht won their opening match against Benetton at home but then went on to lose their next three in a row. They have only played four matches having had a weather enforced bye. The Sharks were only able to secure their first win of the season in their fifth match as they beat the Scarlets 29-19 at home.
Head-to-Head
Connacht have an impressive record against the Sharks, winning all of the last three matches between the two sides including a win in Durban. The last time the two sides met was last year in Galway where Connacht won the match 36-30.
Betting and Verdict
Two unbeaten teams meet in Limerick as both Munster and the Stormers come into the weekend with a perfect 5-0 record. Munster edged Connacht 17–15 after beating Leinster the week before, while the Stormers claimed an impressive 31–16 away win over Benetton.
Head-to-Head
Munster have won four of the last five meetings, although the Stormers claimed the most recent contest 34–19 in Cape Town. In the previous Limerick clash, Munster won 10–3.
Betting & Verdict
Munster 1.26
Stormers 4.50
Draw 26.00
Both sides have started superbly, but Munster’s home record and their historical edge in this fixture should give them the advantage. The Stormers are capable, but winning in Limerick is one of the toughest tasks in the competition.
Suggested Bet: Munster -8.5 at 1.95
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