This weekend, the third day of Champions will provide an even sharper view of the rest of the competition. Shocks are on the program with Sharks – Toulouse or even La Rochelle – Leinster.
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Glasgow – Racing 92
This trip to Scotland will be tough for Stuart Lancaster’s men. Rough given the weather conditions and tough in the game. In a very bad patch with a series of four games without a win (including a draw against Lyon), the Racingmen are far from being favorites in this meeting. Already in difficulty in the Top 14, Racing is sending a mixed team to Glasgow… The Scots, on the other hand, are in good shape and will play their luck bravely. A meeting which should therefore quickly turn in favor of the locals this Friday evening.
Our prediction: victory for Glasgow with offensive bonus.
Exeter – Bordeaux-Bègles
The Bordelais continue their show of strength in the Top 14 and in the Champions Cup. It’s simple, Yannick Bru’s men have not suffered defeat since November 2, 2024 (in Clermont, 9th day of Top 14). And this trip to Exeter could well allow Maxime Lucu and his teammates to continue a series of 7 consecutive victories. On the Exeter pitch, the Bordelais should have no trouble winning. Because this Exeter team is no longer really what it used to be and seems to be struggling to get out of a very bad situation.
Our prediction: UBB victory with offensive bonus.
Sharks – Toulouse
This Pool 1 duel is undeniably the shock of the weekend. Obviously first through the geographical prism, since it is a question here of the historic north-south rivalry. More precisely for us French, a sort of disguised revenge regarding the quarter-final of the last World Cup which is difficult to heal. Toulouse, the dominant team in France, therefore has more than just a group stage meeting. So, to do this, Ugo Mola sent his armada to Durban. Dupont, Willis, Ramos, Mauvaka: the red and black monsters are almost all there. Opposite, the Springboks will obviously be in number as well, like double world champions Kolisi, Etzebeth and Mbonambi. The Sharks are undefeated at home in the European Cup (Champions and Challenge combined). It’s a tall order for a tantalizing match. In our opinion, Toulouse will win on South African soil but not without difficulty.
Our prediction: Toulouse wins.
French Stadium – Northampton
Let’s be honest, this match probably isn’t going to draw crowds. But this meeting could give a more than valuable boost of energy to Parisians. In a very bad dynamic, Stade Français must absolutely recover. This match against Northampton could therefore be an opportunity to rediscover the taste of victory and regain confidence to limit the damage in the Top 14. This match will in any case be held between two teams who are in roughly the same state of form . But in their lair, the Parisian team, even if reworked, should react after the slap received against UBB last weekend.
Our prediction: Stade Français victory.
-Castres – Bulls
If the Castres limited the damage against Munster will they do the same against the Bulls? This is a matter that promises to be a little more complicated. For several reasons. First, because the South Africans seem a cut above in a style of play that can undermine the CO. Then, because these South Africans are keen to do well in this competition. And a trip to France is never trivial. In this context, this meeting promises to be complicated for Castres. But at home, Xavier Sadourny’s men should limit the damage to achieve a narrow victory.
Our prediction: victory for Castres, defensive bonus for the Bulls.
Toulon – Harlequins
The RCT is in great form with only one defeat in the last eight matches, it was by a short header in the Bordeaux fog. The loss of Charles Ollivon, victim of a ruptured cruciate knee ligament, is obviously detrimental to Pierre Mignoni’s men. To host Harlequins, Toulon will also be able to count on Antoine Frisch determined to recover his level to finally launch his season. In the heat of Mayol, the Varois will be able to count on a public obviously very attached to the European competition. The RCT continues its good streak.
Our prediction: Toulon wins with the offensive bonus.
La Rochelle – Leinster
What a poster! The Rochelais are not in the best period of their era, you will agree, but the champions know how to wake up when necessary. And in this match, where Leinster of Jordie Barrett and Sam Prendergast arrives in great form, the Maritimes will have a lot to do. The two teams are nine points at the top of their group. The reception is an undeniable advantage but the Irish have six away victories including one at Bristol in the Champions Cup. For us, the Rochelais will put up a high-level battle but the Leinstermen still seem a cut above.
Our prediction: Leinster wins but La Rochelle grabs the defensive bonus.
Bath – Clermont
Beaten by La Rochelle in a minimalist match, the Bath team has not won the Champions Cup until then. Bath nonetheless remains one of the teams in form, current leader of the Premiership. The reception of Clermont could be the opportunity to come back to their opponent of the day and potentially not end up without the slightest success since the next trip, which will be to Leinster, will probably be in vain. On the other hand, the Clermontois will want to continue their good run after the good resistance at Aviva and the improved inaugural victory against Treviso. The task does not look easy at all for the Jaunards on the land of the English leader.
Our prediction: Bath wins.
