15:00 Stormers v La Rochelle (Nelson Mandela Bay)
AI Grote: Stormers 24 – 26 La Rochelle
Rob (OuGrote): Stormers by 7
James (OuGrote): Stormers by 11
Rugby4Cast: La Rochelle 60%
Stormers’ physical pack and home-ground energy will set a brutal tempo. La Rochelle are slick in attack, but Stormers’ territorial kicking, breakdown pressure, and South-African forward power should blunt that edge and secure a narrow but deserved win.
AI Grote: England 55%
Sports4Cast: England 76%
Ou Grote (Rob): Argentina by 3
Ou Grote (James): England by 10
19:30 Edinburgh v Toulon (Hive Stadium)
AI Grote: Edinburgh 23 – 18 Toulon
Rob (OuGrote): Toulon by 7
James (OuGrote): Toulon by 9
Rugby4Cast: Edinburgh 62%
Edinburgh at home will bring intensity and smart phase play, but Toulon’s power game, stronger depth, and ability to dominate collisions should give them the upper hand. Expect a tight contest early before Toulon’s physicality and bench impact tilt the match their way.
17:15 Gloucester v Castres (Kingsholm)
AI Grote: Gloucester 26 – 18 Castres
Rob (OuGrote): Gloucester by 10
James (OuGrote): Gloucester by 7
Rugby4Cast: Gloucester 72%
At Kingsholm, Gloucester’s strong maul, home intensity, and territorial pressure should give them the edge. Castres are stubborn and physical but have struggled away from home in Europe. Gloucester’s discipline, kicking accuracy, and set-piece control likely secure a solid but hard-earned victory
17:15 Toulouse v Sharks (Stade Ernest Wallon)
AI Grote: Toulouse 38 – 15 Sharks
Rob (OuGrote): Toulouse by 15
James (OuGrote): Toulouse by 18
Rugby4Cast: Toulouse 91%
Toulouse at home are brutally hard to stop — their offloading game, depth, and tempo usually overwhelm visiting sides. Sharks have physicality and moments of brilliance, but Toulouse’s structure, discipline, and world-class halfbacks should control territory and secure a confident victory.
15:00 Section Paloise v Northampton Saints (Stade du Hameau)
AI Grote: Pau 24 – 27 Northampton
Rob (OuGrote): Northampton by 5
James (OuGrote): Northampton by 6
Rugby4Cast: Northampton 59%
Saints look likely to edge this with a sharper backline and composed goal-kicking under pressure. Section Paloise will be inspired at home and could make it tight — expect a close contest before Saints’ discipline in the closing stages seals victory.
22:00 Bath v Munster (The Rec)
AI Grote: Bath 24 – 19 Munster
Rob (OuGrote): Munster by 7
James (OuGrote): Munster by 9
Rugby4Cast: Bath 62%
Munster’s physical pack and sharp defence give them a clear edge. Bath may enjoy home crowd energy and try to spoil with kick pressure, but Munster’s consistency at the breakdown and ability to grind forward dominance should carry them through.
22:00 Scarlets v Bristol Bears (Parc y Scarlets)
AI Grote: Scarlets 22 – 23 Bristol
Rob (OuGrote): Scarlets by 3
James (OuGrote): Scarlets by 5
Rugby4Cast: Bristol 50%
Scarlets get home-ground advantage at Parc y Scarlets and will lean on their regional pride and gritty defence. Bristol’s recent form shows attacking spark, but in a tight Champions Cup clash, Scarlets’ cohesion and defence should eke out a narrow win.
19:30 Leinster v Harlequins (Aviva)
AI Grote: Leinster 39 – 19 Harlequins
Rob (OuGrote): Leinster by 15
James (OuGrote): Leinster by 17
Rugby4Cast: Leinster 91%
Leinster’s home advantage and deep squad give them an edge — their sharp back-line and structured forwards should consistently pressure Harlequins’ defence. Quins may generate some flash moments, but Leinster’s discipline and depth likely carry them to a comfortable win.
