European Champions Cup: Round 6 Predictions

I finally have some green arrows for my Champions Cup predictions on Superbru, having picked 8 out 10 last week and just failing to predict Edinburgh’s win in Toulon and Ulster’s home victory over Racing.

This weekend could be tricky with a few dead rubbers to play out, but here are my predictions for the final round of the Champions Cup group stages.

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Newcastle v Toulon

Both teams are already out of the competition, and Toulon have been particularly dreadful, so a home win is the safest pick here. Newcastle by 7

Edinburgh v Montpellier

It’s remarkable that Edinburgh sit atop a group containing both Montpellier and Toulon, but they certainly deserve to be there. Richard Cockerill seems to be doing a fine job as coach, and could be at the England helm in the not too distant future. Anyway, Edinburgh on form and a travel-shy French side... Edinburgh by 4

Saracens v Glasgow

The Warriors should qualify as one of the best runners-up, although a losing bonus-point would help. I can’t see them winning. Saracens by 13

Cardiff v Lyon

The French have given up and won’t enjoy their sojourn to Wales. Cardiff by 8

Leicester v Ulster

Ulster need to win to ensure qualification, and given that the Tigers are out of the picture, I think they’ll do it. Ulster by 6

Racing v Scarlets

After defeat last weekend, Racing will want a bonus-point win at home to ensure they top the pool, regardless of what happens at Welford Road, and potentially secure a home quarter-final. Racing by 16

Castres v Gloucester

Another dead rubber, and I’m giving it to the home team again. Castres by 5

Munster v Exeter

A win at Thomond Park would see the Chiefs through, but those tend to be hard to come by and I can’t see it happening. Munster by 9

Toulouse v Bath

The French should ensure qualification as a best runner-up with a victory at home. The best runners-up used to come from the pools with Italian teams, but the English teams have been the easy-beats in this pool. Toulouse by 18

Wasps v Leinster

Wasps were smashed in the reverse fixture in Round 1, and whilst I don’t think it will be that bad again, Leinster will be motivated to ensure a home quarter-final. Leinster by 16