Take on the Tipster
Both hemispheres are blessed with what are knockout fixtures for the prize of silverware, semi-final places or just morale-boosting end-of-term finishes this weekend.
Both hemispheres are blessed with what are knockout fixtures for the prize of silverware, semi-final places or just morale-boosting end-of-term finishes this weekend.
Twickenham will play host to the Guinness Premiership Final between Leicester and London Irish – a clash that pits the big fish against the very underrated underdog on Saturday.
Below the equator and Super 14 action is already underway with the Chiefs booking a home semi-final, while anyone from the Waratahs up can seal a place in next week's showpieces.
In stark contrast, Magners League action is now something of a damp squib with Munster poised to lift the crown whatever their fate against the Ospreys, while Heineken Cup qualification for Wales' regions is also done and dusted.
There's still an ample amount of intriguing rugby though so let's see what the Tipster has for us as he picks the best that Sky Bet has to offer.
Banker of the week
Barring events in London, the fixture of the weekend is surely taking place in Durban where the Sharks host the Bulls in a repeat of the 2007 Super 14 final.
This game promises so much and with these two South African rivals having the advantage of watching others play before them, tension will be palpable come their 18:00 CAT kick-off.
To the result then and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to fathom out this clash should go down to the wire. But with home advantage comes a sizeable leg-up, which is why I fancy the Sharks to make the most of their decent price by nicking just the four points.
Get on the Sharks to defeat the Bulls!
Worth a shot
This is worth more than just a shot. London Irish were unstoppable last weekend and seem to have timed their charge perfectly despite that European blip against Bourgoin.
Toby Booth's outfit are up against the double-hunting Tigers who have been hit by the absence of vital centre Aaron Mauger. That has meant the dynamic Dan Hipkiss shifting in one position to accomodate Ayoola Erinle starting at thirteen against Delon Armitage.
I just feel that had Mauger been playing, the battle between Hipkiss and the England full-back might have got Leicester going forward in their typically forceful manner…hmm?
Take the Exiles to shock Leicester at HQ!
Hail Mary
Six teams are thrown into the mix for this weekend's long shot so without further ado…
Waratahs, Hurricanes, Cheetahs, Connacht, Munster, Dragons
Stake – £5.00 = £BIG Return!
Anything take your fancy?