Heineken Cup Quarters April 9th/10th

[traeth]

quarter final odds from bet365 , timing of the Biarritz may be incorrect
straight win


09 Apr 15:30 Perpignan 1.57 Toulon 2.37 Tie 19.00
09 Apr 18:00 Leinster 1.44 Leicester 2.80 Tie 21.00
10 Apr 14:00 Northampton 1.16 Ulster 5.00 Tie 26.00
10 Apr 16:30 Biarritz 2.00 Toulouse 1.80 Tie 19.00


the cap
09 Apr 15:30 Perpignan -3.0 1.90 Toulon +3.0 1.90
09 Apr 18:00 Leinster -5.0 1.90 Leicester +5.0 1.90
10 Apr 14:00 Northampton -10.0 1.90 Ulster +10.0 1.90
10 Apr 16:30 Biarritz +1.0 1.90 Toulouse -1.0 1.90

I'm a big believer in home advantage in rugby union but none of the "home" teams are playing at home.

Perpignan are at Barcelona Olympic Stadium, Barcelona
Leinster are at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin [Landsdown Road]

Northampton are at mk stadium, Milton Keynes
Biarritz are at Estadio Anoeta, San Sebastian

Don't know enough about the French sides to a pick a winner there.
I like Leicester straight win @ 2.80
I was considering Ulster +10 , but their performance against Scarlets on Friday showed a lot of defensive weakness.

Other thought would be appreciated especially from doc and snodser

[Snodser]

Originally Posted by traeth

quarter final odds from bet365 , timing of the Biarritz may be incorrect
straight win


09 Apr 15:30 Perpignan 1.57 Toulon 2.37 Tie 19.00
09 Apr 18:00 Leinster 1.44 Leicester 2.80 Tie 21.00
10 Apr 14:00 Northampton 1.16 Ulster 5.00 Tie 26.00
10 Apr 16:30 Biarritz 2.00 Toulouse 1.80 Tie 19.00


the cap
09 Apr 15:30 Perpignan -3.0 1.90 Toulon +3.0 1.90
09 Apr 18:00 Leinster -5.0 1.90 Leicester +5.0 1.90
10 Apr 14:00 Northampton -10.0 1.90 Ulster +10.0 1.90
10 Apr 16:30 Biarritz +1.0 1.90 Toulouse -1.0 1.90

I'm a big believer in home advantage in rugby union but none of the "home" teams are playing at home.

Perpignan are at Barcelona Olympic Stadium, Barcelona
Leinster are at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin [Landsdown Road]

Northampton are at mk stadium, Milton Keynes
Biarritz are at Estadio Anoeta, San Sebastian

Don't know enough about the French sides to a pick a winner there.
I like Leicester straight win @ 2.80
I was considering Ulster +10 , but their performance against Scarlets on Friday showed a lot of defensive weakness.

Other thought would be appreciated especially from doc and snodser

Heavens to Betsy traeth you must be desperate if you are looking for my advice

Where to start? well tbh i haven't started myself, I'll be looking at it on the 'morrow, late pm..........(btw, pm means "afternoon" not private message)

However I can tell you that Perpie will be under HUGE pressure to get a result in what is considered their spiritual home (despite a sickbay bigger than MASH).
The Aviva , or LansdownE, is home to Leinster so once they front up to Leics (a given) no worries there. Actually of the 4 the only one I am sure of off the cuff is Leinster. Like I said I have yet to look at the overall/individual games so with no garuntees if i HAD to make a call tonight I'd go Leinster & Munster.

I"m well outside of my Top14 comfort zone here so a word to the wise, if you're following me blind, small (very small) stakes

A bientôt, peut-être

[Snodser]

Mixed comp treble for the weekend.

Don't see enough english/magners rugby to stick my neck out but see enough Top14 to know that the french QF's are best left alone.

This is a knock-out WE after all.

So safety first with a timid 6/5 skybet: SF/Munster/Leinster.

Call me a chicken if you like but I can't see how any of these teams can lose so I'll happily double my money

[Snodser]

That'll do

[traeth]

Originally Posted by Snodser

That'll do

great call snods ,

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[Snodser]

Originally Posted by traeth

great call snods ,

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De rien mon ami, not exactly rocket science though

Don't know whats happening over in Doc's corner, seems like he might have it fixed tonight though.

[redroar]

Originally Posted by Snodser

De rien mon ami, not exactly rocket science though

Don't know whats happening over in Doc's corner, seems like he might have it fixed tonight though.

Some how I knew I'd find a few fellow despots on here.

Talk about trip down memory lane.