Wigan vs. Harlequins

Written by: Sandy
Date: 2008-06-27
League: Rugby - League

Il go for Quins with 18 start.

I dont usually take bets at such a low price(1.50) but this one is great value. The spread was 12 and i would have taken the Quins with that start but feel 18 at a shorter price is far better value.

Wigan have a lot of problems at this time. One of them is attitude. Far too many foreign players and guys at the later years of their career. Theres plenty quality in the squad, ofcourse, but they lack the passion and thats why Brian Noble said this week this is the toughest group of players hes ever coached.

We seen last week against Cas, by far the weakest side, Wigans problems. In the 1st half they should have been more than a couple of scores behind and in the end were a little lucky to take the draw. They are losing some poor, poor trys up the middle of the ruck and look a side who want and need a rest.

Quins i like. Ok so they are never going to be champions and probably wont make the play offs. But they have certainly entertained this season and no longer have the tag of being super leagues most boring side. I doubt theres many players in the game who have performed to the standard of Scott Hill this year, he has been superb and comes up with the perfect pass or dummy to create every week.

Being almost a totally english group of players there is a togetherness about Quins. Something i think Wigan dont have. Ofcourse Trent Barrett and co are strong favs to win this but i feel we will see a real battle and a close battle too. There is a lot of pressure on Wigan for this game and fans want to see a performance and expect a good scoreline. I really dont think a fired up Quins side is the game the Warriors wanted this weekend and it wouldnt surprise me in the slightest if this game is very close and only 1 score, or possibly even a penalty decide it.

Thats why 18 start is simply far too good to miss.

Quins +18 to beat Wigan with betdirect at 1.50