So the SA teams are coming into their own now in the URC and it looks like they are peaking at the right time. With no travel for the next four weeks, the teams are in a good place to challenge for the top 8 spots.
As far as I can tell, the top 8 teams qualify for the quarter finals, however, the Heineken Cup is a slightly different qualification. That said, would it be great if we can get all four teams in the top 8.
So lets take a look at each teams chances. I do think that it will be very hard to unseat Leinster as the top team. They are sitting on 60 and our nearest team, the Stormers are on 43 with 4 very tough games remaining.
There are some massive gaps in the schedule, with a 3 week break between April and May for the final game which is away for all of our teams
So let's look at the chances of each team.
PredictionStormers, 2/4. Glasgow, Bulls and Leinster are all tough teams. Stormers can beat Glasgow and Scarlets. Bulls and Leinster are 50/50Bulls, 3/4 Seem to have the easier run with only the Stormers that can cause them problemsSharks 1/4, only see them taking the scalp of the lions but Connacht could also be another one to take. Ulster away may be a step too far for them. Lions 3/4, probably the most easiest run of the bunch, only Sharks and Dragons may cause a problem give that the final game is in Wales.
Still not sure about our away games as we seem to struggle playing to the refs whistle up north.
All and all, would be great if 2 or our teams can get all four games. But it would be great if we can catch up to Ulster, Glasgow and Connacht on the log.
Looking forward to these games, pity that they are not every weekend
