Munster vs. Perpignan; Thomond Park, Limerick K.O. 12.45

Munster has regained their mojo in the last few games after the surprise defeat to Edinburgh in their opening game of this Heineken cup campaign. They are now nearly at full strength and playing well. They love playing at Thomond Park and will look to start well to allow the crowd to play their part in subduing the opposition. Perpignan will not be looking forward to this game, injuries have hurt them and they are trying desperately hard to break back into the vital top 6 of the Top14, so this game will not be a priority for the Perpignan powers that be.

Prediction

Munster by 10+

Edinburgh vs. Gloucester; Murrayfield Stadium K.O. 13.00

Edinburgh’s current Rabo12 position does not do them any justice; they are capable outfit who on their day are a match for most sides in the league. Gloucester are very similarly placed they have worked very hard this season for very little reward despite making significant contributions to the quality of most of the games they have played. Nigel Davies’s men need a big win to reboot their season and will see the visit to Murrayfield as a real chance to do that.

Prediction

Gloucester by less than 5

Leicester vs. Montpellier; Welford Road K.O. 15.00

Leicester despite their lengthy injury list has the talent to win this match, but it will not be easy. Montpellier is a capable side and will not shirk their responsibilities. They can attack fluidly and with great ace and in Trinh-Duc, despite what Saint Andre thinks the best outside half in France they will trouble the Tigers. Leicester will need to be at their belligerent best and carry on the form they showed at Kingsholm to put Montpellier away, if they are able to do that then the Tigers will have too much for the men from the Med.

Prediction

Leicester by 5+

Toulouse vs. Connacht; Stade Ernest-Wallon, K.O. 15.00

The wheels appear to have come off at Connacht and Pat Lam has some serious damage limitation work to do and this visit to the intimidating Stade Ernest-Wallon comes after their humiliating crushing defeat suffered by Connacht at Edinburgh last week. Guy Noves and his team will be scenting blood and in such a close pool and will not be satisfied by anything less than a bonus point win.

Prediction

Toulouse by 15+