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.
17:30 La Rochelle v Leicester Tigers (Stade Marcel Deflandre)
AI Grote: La Rochelle 30 – 20 Leicester
Rob (OuGrote): La Rochelle by 9
James (OuGrote): La Rochelle by 7
Rugby4Cast: La Rochelle 77%
La Rochelle’s slick attack and solid home form should give them the edge. Leicester will fight back hard with forward pressure and breakdown work, but the consistency and cohesion of La Rochelle in crunch moments likely decide the outcome.
17:15 Bulls v Bordeaux-Bègles (Loftus Versfeld)
AI Grote: Bulls 26 – 30 Bordeaux
Rob (OuGrote): Bordeaux by 7
James (OuGrote): Bordeaux by 12
Rugby4Cast: Bordeaux 58%
Home advantage and their physical pack should dominate the collision zones. Bordeaux-Bègles are dangerous in broken play, but the Bulls’ defence and forward dominance give them the edge in set piece and territory.
15:00 Saracens v Clermont Auvergne (StoneX Stadium)
AI Grote: Saracens 27 – 19 Clermont
Rob (OuGrote): Saracens by 5
James (OuGrote): Saracens by 3
Rugby4Cast: Saracens 67%
Saracens’ strong set-piece and tactical kicking should give them control at home. Clermont will push hard but may struggle against Saracens’ defensive structure and game management under pressure.
22:00 Bayonne v Stormers (Stade Jean Dauger)
AI Grote: Stormers 27 – 22 Bayonne
Rob (OuGrote): Stormers by 5
James (OuGrote): Stormers by 7
Rugby4Cast: Stormers 52%
Stormers arrive with a bolstered forward pack and recent strong form, giving them set-piece edge and disciplined defence. Bayonne will fight hard at home, but Stormers’ cohesion and South African physicality should carry them to another controlled away win.
22:00 Sale Sharks v Glasgow Warriors (CorpAcq Stadium)
AI Grote: Sale 24 – 19 Glasgow
Rob (OuGrote): Sale by 5
James (OuGrote):Glasgow by 3
Rugby4Cast: Sale 61%
Glasgow thoroughly out-classed Sale Sharks before (38-19 away in their last Champions Cup meeting). Sale may fight back at home, but the momentum and attacking firepower of Glasgow Warriors looks too strong.
22:00 Sale Sharks v Glasgow Warriors (CorpAcq Stadium)
22:00 Bayonne v Stormers (Stade Jean Dauger)
15:00 Saracens v Clermont Auvergne (StoneX Stadium)
17:15 Bulls v Bordeaux-Bègles (Loftus Versfeld)
17:30 La Rochelle v Leicester Tigers (Stade Marcel Deflandre)
19:30 Leinster v Harlequins (TBD)
22:00 Scarlets v Bristol Bears (Parc y Scarlets)
22:00 Bath v Munster (The Rec)
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