Cas-7. 5

Tigers are flying high in super league and look good value to cover the start at struggling Quins.

The london club made a terrific start to the season but 4 defeats in a row have placed Powell under serious pressure. I thought last weekend was a perfect fixture to get back on track- playing Wakefield the competition outsiders- but it was another woeful defensive performance with a lack of fight. Wakey scored 50 points and could have had a few more tries- the attitude from Quins in the opening 30 mins was shocking.

Cas have only lost 1 game in the opening couple of months and while the fixtures might have been quite kind to them you have to admit its an amazing start. I had them down for a possible play off place(top 8) but if they can keep up this level of performance who knows maybe they can go all the way.

Strong in the forwards, a super partnership of Orr and Chase with Clarke adding vital breaks. More importantly their defence has been very strong. I think their manager has done a terrific job. Hes spent well bringing in some very experienced players in the right positions but hes also brought through a number of youth players that add so much desire and energy to the side. They play for the jersey which is important in any sport maybe more so rugby league.

Quins will be fired up they badly need a win but i cant see past Cas here. This is the form side v the side that simply cannot defend.

I dont think Quins will be able to handle the pace Cas are playing the ball at. Its very fast and they love to make little short passes around the rucks- its one thing Quins forwards dont enjoy playing against and having lost about 200 points in the last 4 months its going to be very tough for them to keep a very confident Cas side out.

Chase is on super form at the moment he should control this one.

Cas-7. 5 to beat Quins with pb at 1. 85