european champions cup teams and predictions 20-1-17

FRIDAY

POOL 4

CASTRE V LEINSTER

Leinster: Isa Nacewa (capt), Adam Byrne, Garry Ringrose, Robbie Henshaw, Rory O'Loughlin, Johnny Sexton, Luke McGrath; Cian Healy, Richardt Strauss, Tadhg Furlong, Ross Molony, Devin Toner, Jack Conan, Josh van der Flier, Jamie Heaslip.

Replacements: James Tracy, Jack McGrath, Michael Bent, Mike McCarthy, Dan Leavy, Jamison Gibson-Park, Ross Byrne, Rob Kearney.

Castres: P Berard; J Caminati, A Taumoepeau, F Vialelle, D Smith; J Dumora, A Dupont; A Tichit, B Mach, D Kotze, V Moreaux, R Capo Ortega, Y Caballero, A Bias, S Mafi

Replacements: J Jenneker, M Lazar, D Tussac, L Jacquet, A Jelonch, J Seron, B Urdapilleta, T Combezou

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38679113

I think that Leinster have got the potential to destroy this type of team and I think that they will as they are one of a few teams that can win the European cup from the pro 12

MONPELLIER V NORTHAMPTON

Montpellier: J Michel; T Nagusa, J Tomane, A Dumoulin, N Nadolo; D Catrakilis, N White; M Nariashvili, C Geli, Jannie Du Plessis, P Willemse, K Mikautadze, F Ouedraogo, K Galletier, A Qera (capt)

Replacements: S Mamukashvili, Y Watremez, A Guillamon, Jacques Du Plessis, A Battut, T O'Leary, H Immelman, V Martin

Northampton Saints: A Tuala; JP Estelles, N Tuitavake, H Mallinder, G North; JJ Hanrahan, L Dickson (capt), E Waller, C Clare, P Hill, M Paterson, J Craig, J Gibson, B Nutley, T Harrison

Replacements: J Fish, A Waller, K Brookes, A Ratuniyarawa, L Ludlam, T Kessell, J Wilson, K Pisi

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/rugby-union/38574142

I think that the French side will find this game very tricky but still win it but bgy no more than 7 points

SATURDAY

POOL 1

LEICESTER V GLASGOW

This match I feel could go either way and I think that the fact that Glasgow are playing for something will make a huge difference. I think Glasgow will win but would not be surprised if they get nothing

MUNSTER V  RACING 

I think that home advantage will be the factor between winning and losing this match and I think that Munster will win by about 10 points

POOL 3

SALE V SCARLETS

I think that the Scarlets are a developing side and this will be a banana skin tie for term. I think this will be a battle won by Sale but not by more than 7  

SARACENS V TOLON

This will in my opinion be a match of legend and that type of match normally goes to the team that are better on form and that is why I will give it to Saracens

POOL 5

CLERMOUNT V EXETER

I think that this will be close but Clermount have shown why they are the best at the moment and will get the win to secure a home quarter final

ULSTER V BORDEUX

A match of no importance whatsoever except to see who finishes second in the group I think that Ulster will win this match but not by enough to make any sort of a difference

SUNDAY

POOL 2

TOLOUSE V CONNACHT

I think that Toulouse will win this but Connacht will be able to get within 7 but this match will not be an attacking game and Connacht will get through because of this  

ZEBRE V WASPS

I think that Wasps will have enough here to get the bonus point win they need to make sure of qualification to the quarter finals. I think that they will get the 5 points before half time. I think there is little you can learn from this match