URC: Round 13 Predictions

The URC returns this week, and the main consideration is which squads will be most heavily-affected by international call-ups ahead of the Six Nations next week.

Here are my URC predictions for Round 13.

Scarlets v Bulls

If both teams were at full-strength, I’d back the Scarlets, but I fancy the Bulls for this one. Bulls by 4

Ulster v Stormers

This is a really tough pick, and although most people will pick the travelling Stormers, I’m going with a home win for Ulster. Ulster by 2

Benetton v Munster

This Italian team is clearly tough to beat at home, and I keep falling into the trap, but... Munster by 4

Dragons v Glasgow

This would normally be a big win for Glasgow, but with a few absentees, it could be closer than it might have been. Glasgow by 7

Leinster v Cardiff

Leinster will be the most heavily-affected squad providing many players to Ireland, but they also have the greatest depth and should be too strong for Cardiff. Leinster by 13

Edinburgh v Sharks

This is another tough one, and whilst the Sharks’ record away from home is not the greatest, I still fancy them for a win here with some of the home players missing. Sharks by 4

Connacht v Lions

Connacht have beaten the likes of Munster and the Sharks at home this season, and should win this one against the Lions. Connacht by 7

Zebre v Ospreys

Could this be a first win for the Zebre? I’m not brave enough to pick it. Ospreys by 4

Round 13 also includes a fixture between the Sharks and the Stormers next weekend as they make up a game in hand while no other clubs are playing due to the start of the Six Nations. On Superbru, this means it's a double fixture round for both the Sharks and the Stormers, meaning players from those teams have two opportunities to score points in our fantasy game.