Predictions: November Tests, Premiership, PRO14, Top 14

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This year’s November internationals conclude this weekend with England’s clash against arch rivals Australia top of the bill on Saturday.

The Test action gets underway in Rome where Italy host New Zealand before Scotland take on Argentina at Murrayfield and England and the Wallabies do battle at Twickenham.

Wales and South Africa then face off in Cardiff while Ireland take on the USA in Dublin and France and Fiji go head-to-head in Paris.

Elsewhere, there’s also a full round of matches in the Premiership, PRO14 and Top 14.

Let’s get into our predictions…

NOVEMBER TESTS

Italy v New Zealand

Preview: Italy will be looking to build on a decent showing against Australia when they face New Zealand in their final November Test in Rome on Saturday.

Prediction: Although the Italians were plucky in defeat to the Wallabies, we are bracing for a Blacklash after New Zealand’s defeat to Ireland. All Blacks by 35.

Scotland v Argentina

Preview: Scotland and Argentina will both be looking to bounce back from respective November Test defeats when they face off at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Prediction: Scotland have a fantastic record against Los Pumas in recent Tests, and while a repeat of their 44-15 victory in June is unlikely, they will be confident heading into this game. Scotland to win by five points.

England v Australia

Preview: Arch rivals England and Australia will go head-to-head at Twickenham on Saturday looking to end a disappointing 2018 on a high.

Prediction: Eddie Jones has been forced into a few changes but the core squad remains and, should they repeat their performance from the New Zealand game, they will make it three from four in November. England by six.

Wales v South Africa

Preview: Wales will be determined to finish their November international programme on a high when they host South Africa at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

Prediction: Like their two previous encounters, this will be another tight tussle between two evenly matched sides as we go for Wales to win by three points.

Ireland v USA

Preview: Fresh from a significant victory over New Zealand, Ireland will be looking to continue their impressive momentum when they take on the USA.

Prediction: Despite all the changes to their XV, this is still a strong Irish team who will get the job done. Ireland to win by 25.

France v Fiji

Preview: Having bounced back from a heartbreaking loss to South Africa with victory over Argentina, France will be looking to kick on against Fiji at the Stade de France on Saturday.

Prediction: France appear to be steadily improving after a difficult few years. They are likely to continue their good form with a resounding victory on Saturday. France to win by 25 points.

PREMIERSHIP

Newcastle Falcons v Bath: Newcastle by 5
Worcester Warriors v Harlequins: Harlequins by 7
Exeter Chiefs v Gloucester: Exeter by 4
Wasps v Bristol: Wasps by 6
Sale Sharks v Northampton Saints: Sale by 3
Leicester Tigers v Saracens: Saracens by 8

PRO14

Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff Blues: Glasgow by 7
Leinster v Ospreys: Leinster by 6
Scarlets v Ulster: Scarlets by 8
Cheetahs v Treviso: Cheetahs by 10
Dragons v Edinburgh: Edinburgh by 4
Zebre v Munster: Munster by 7
Southern Kings v Connact: Connacht by 5

Top 14

Agen v Montpellier: Montpellier by 10
Bordeaux-Bègles v Toulon: Bordeaux-Bègles by 8
Clermont v Lyon: Clermont by 9
Stade Français v La Rochelle: Stade Français by 5
Pau v Toulouse: Toulouse by 6
Perpignan v Castres: Castres by 11
Racing 92 v Grenoble: Racing 92 by 9