URC: Round 15 Predictions

The Six Nations takes another break, and it’s back to a full fixture list in the URC, where the race for the Top 8 is starting to take shape.

Here are my URC predictions for Round 15.

Glasgow v Zebre

This is surely only going one way, with the Zebre rooted to the bottom of the table and the hosts looking to consolidate their position in the top 4 with a bonus point win. Glasgow by 23

Munster v Scarlets

These are two teams that started the season slowly, but are now finding some form. I think you have to back the home side here. Munster by 13

Stormers v Sharks

The Capetonians look to be in fine form having won in Durban and Pretoria, and this should be another home win. Stormers by 9

Bulls v Lions

The Bulls have had the upper hand recently in this old rivalry, and I can’t see anything changing this weekend. Bulls by 11

Edinburgh v Leinster

This is perhaps slightly trickier than it looks, and it’s likely to be a little closer than some people might expect, but I’m still backing the league leaders. Leinster by 8

Ospreys v Benetton

I’m going for another home win here, based on Benetton’s poor form away from home, and hoping that the Ospreys’ thrashing by Munster was an anomaly. Ospreys by 6

Cardiff v Ulster

Ulster are the better side on paper, and it might be quite close, but I suspect an away win is on the cards here. Ulster by 4

Dragons v Connacht

I think you have to back Connacht here given they have won 3 in a row and the hosts haven’t won at all since October. Connacht by 7