Round 6 of the VURC sees all four South African teams in action. The Vodacom Bulls travel to take on Benetton while the Stormers and Sharks host Glasgow Warriors and Munster respectively. The Lions will take on Leinster away in a top of the table clash between the only 2 unbeaten teams.
We look at these four matches from a betting angle.
Let’s look at the outright betting where Leinster are firm favourites at 1.60 followed by the Bulls at 6.00 with Munster trading at 8.50 and Glasgow Warriors 4th at 10.00. You can get 15.00 and better the balance of the teams.
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Benetton v Vodacom Bulls – Click here to bet
Benetton are coming off back-to-back wins where they beat the Sharks at home and then the Dragons 21-31 away from home last weekend.
The Bulls suffered an upset last weekend, losing 23-22 to the Scarlets away from home. This was their first loss of the season and they will be looking to improve their discipline and to bounce back with a win.
Head-to-Head
The Bulls have beaten Benetton in their last 4 encounters. The last match that was played between the two sides in Benetton ended 22-44 in favour of the Bulls.
Betting and Verdict
The Bulls are favourites to win and are trading at 1.75 while Benetton are trading at 2.35 and the draw 23.00.
Although the Bulls are one of the strongest sides in the competition, they are coming off the back of a loss and facing a Benetton side that has momentum. I can see Benetton making it a tough match for the Bulls and am backing them to lead at the break with the Bulls winning the game.
Handicap: Benetton [+2.5]
BET: Half Time/Full Time, Benetton/Bulls at 6.50
SATURDAY
Stormers v Glasgow Warriors – Click here to bet
The Stormers managed to secure their second win of the season last weekend as they beat Munster for the first time in the URC, winning the match 34-19 at home.
Glasgow are coming off the back of a tough fixture last weekend where they faced the Bok laden Sharks in Durban. They put up a good fight but ended up losing the match 28-24.
Head-to-Head
The two sides have played each other four times with the Glasgow Warriors winning the last three matches however, they were all played in Glasgow. The only match that was played in Cape Town ended 32-7 in favour of the Stormers.
Betting and Verdict
The bookies have the Stormers as favourites to win and have them trading at 1.33 while Glasgow are trading at 4.00 and the draw at 26.00.
Glasgow have shown they know how to play well in South Africa and have had a solid record against the Stormers and so I can see them giving the Stormers a a real run for their money.
Handicap: Glasgow Warriors [+7.5]
BET: Handicap, Glasgow Warriors [+7.5] at 1.95.
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Sharks v Munster – Click here to bet
The Sharks managed to hold out against Glasgow last weekend where they ended up winning the match 28-24 despite conceding 2 tries in the last 90 seconds.
Munster travelled to Cape Town to take on the Stormers but ended up losing the match 34-19 although the winning margin was inflated with an injury time Stormers intercept when Munster were pushing for a bonus point. They have now only won two of their five matches this season.
Head-to-Head
The two sides have played each other on four occasions. Munster have won two of the matches, the Sharks one while the other ended in a draw. The most recent fixture ended 34-21 in favour of Munster in Ireland.
Betting and Verdict
The Sharks are favourites to win this weekend and are trading at 1.33 while Munster are trading at 4.00 and the draw 26.00.
The Sharks fielded a very strong side last weekend and have managed to find some momentum with that side albeit they got careless late in the game. A similar team should be too strong for Munster.
Handicap: Sharks [-7.5]
BET: Handicap, Sharks [-7.5] at 1.90.
Leinster v Lions – Click here to bet
Unless the match ends in a draw, only one team will remain unbeaten this season. Leinster have won five straight matches with their most recent result being a 12-33 win against Connacht away from home.
The Lions pulled off an impressive win last weekend in dreadful conditions against Zebre with the match ending 9-10 and they won their 1st tour match against the Dragons by 4 points.
Head-to-Head
The two sides have met on three occasions with the Lions winning the most recent match I Joburg while Leinster have won the other two games including a 21-13 win at home in 2022.
Betting and Verdict
Leinster are heavy favourites to win the match and are trading at 1.07 while the Lions are trading at 12.00 and the draw I an unlikely 51.00.
Leinster look likely to have their internationals and they should be too strong for the Lions.
Handicap: Leinster [-18.5]
BET: Leinster, Handicap [-18.5] at 1.95.
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
