Leinster vs. Wasps

Written by: Sandy
Date: 2008-10-18
League: Rugby - Union

Wasps +6.5

Obviously we all know about Wasps problems this season. Missing the experienced names who moved on and some off the field nonsense/bust ups etc, they have made a poor start to the premiership. But we did see a super performance at Leciester when most people gave them little chance and as everyone who follows the sport knows, its does not get much tougher than that. Day 1 in the Hc seen them beat Castres.

Lenister were very strong on day 1 too with a convincing win at Edinburgh but i have to say i dont think the opposition was the strongest and the trys had as much to do with the scottish sides poor handling and ball control, as they did Lenisters good finishing.

They aint been on great form in the Magners League and lost to possibly the poorest side in Connacht. Munster, who are ofcourse european champions, came here and done a job on then too.

I expect this game to be very similar to the one with Munster. It will be huge battle up front and with very few trys scored in the 80s mins, no trys at all wouldnt surprise me. One thing Wasps are superb at doing is going away from home in big european matches and stopping sides from playing. They can defend and they have a manager who is one of the best tactically in world rugby.

I think this one will be very tight and i am bit surprised to see as much as 6 points given to Wasps. Cipriani is back fit and directing his side, add to that his fantastic kicking game and Wasps well known, "we will show em" attitude, and this could well be an away win. So great value with 6 start.

Wasps +6.5 to beat Leinster with betfair at 1.85