H Cup Knockout Rounds Predictions

[big ginger 8]

QF 1 Munster vs Ulster (match of the round IMO)
QF 2 Leinster vs Cardiff Blues
QF 3 Edinburgh vs Tolouse
QF 4 Saracens vs Clermont

SF 1 Winner QF 4 vs Winner QF 2
SF 2 Winner QF 1 vs Winner QF 3

Final Winner SF 1 vs Winner SF 2

Using home advantage logic it'll be a Munster Sarries final where I'd back Munster.

I'd say and hope for:
QF 1 Munster
QF 2 Leinster
QF 3 Tolouse
QF 4 Saracens (close and this is more favorable)

SF 1 Leinster
SF 2 Probably Tolouse

Final Leinster in an epic final!

 

[Feicarsinn]

If Clermont go and win against Saracens they should finally take the cup home. Failing that, I like out odds.

 

[snoopy snoopy dog dog]

Munster, Leinster, Toulouse and Saracens to win their quarter final matches. Munster and Leinster to win in the semis. All bets off in the final.

 

[Nielsch]

Munster, Leinster, Edinburgh and Clermont to win their quarter final matches.

 

[big ginger 8]

Munster v Tolouse at Thomond would/will be epic.

 

[snoopy snoopy dog dog]

If Clermont were at home against Saracens, I'd fancy them to win by 20 points. They're not great on the road though, losing to both Leicester and Ulster. I despise Saracens brand of puke rugby but they're very effective at home. I think they'll sneak it by 3 points.

 

[McTallshort]

If Clermont were at home against Saracens, I'd fancy them to win by 20 points. They're not great on the road though, losing to both Leicester and Ulster. I despise Saracens brand of puke rugby but they're very effective at home. I think they'll sneak it by 3 points.

Thats why they will win the league but never be there regards the HC.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Ulster vs Toulouse
Clermont vs Leinster

(Granted they stay in Ravenhill and don't go to the Aviva)

Ulster vs Clermont

Clermont champions.

 

[snoopy snoopy dog dog]

(Granted they stay in Ravenhill and don't go to the Aviva)

If Ulster win their quarter final, they can't host a semi final in Ravenhill since it's their designated home ground and semis have to take place in "neutral" venues.

 

[coonor]

A Munster v Leinster final would be amazing, the atmosphere would but something out of this world!! I would have to get tickets for that.

I still think Clermont have a very good chance though

 

[Groundhog]

I predict a Clermont win this year. I think it'll be a
Munster (barely)
leinster
Edinburgh (I definately wouldn't write them off. They're playing very well)
Clermont (Tight match methinks)
That said I'm most likely wrong and I'll probably end up looking stupid when the exact opposite happens

 

[Amobokoboko]

I would like to see a Munster- Clermont Finale. And the French taking it home. Perfect for their 100th B-day

 

[Peat]

Ulster vs Toulouse
Clermont vs Leinster

(Granted they stay in Ravenhill and don't go to the Aviva)

Ulster vs Clermont

Clermont champions.

Cmac knows. In the spring it'll be just like the high veldt. We're gonna do them.

We'll do Toulouse as well, even in the Aviva.

 

[Conal]

Cmac knows. In the spring it'll be just like the high veldt. We're gonna do them.

We'll do Toulouse as well, even in the Aviva.

it may be a crap stadium but id prefer ulster (if we do somehow get through ) to play at windsor or even casement before the aviva
only do the aiva if we can generate a good atmosphere

 

[Seaton]

Games are months away, current form will have very little bearing. In my opinion, Edinburgh will get injuries to a few players, depth tested, form lost (not to say they are achieving decent results in the Pro 12) and most likely a whipping in front of several thousands of new punters, thereby ensuring they don't return for a long time

 

[big ginger 8]

Games are months away, current form will have very little bearing. In my opinion, Edinburgh will get injuries to a few players, depth tested, form lossed (not to say they are achieving decent results in the Pro 12) and most likely a whipping in front of several thousands of new punters, thereby ensuring they don't return for a long time

Thats it always nice to see typical Scottish pessimism.

 

[racingmetrofan]

My predictions:

QF1 - Munster should just have enough to edge it at home, Ulster unlikely to be able to get enough of a lead to beat Munsters abrasive style of play.
QF2 - Cardiff Blues pretty average compared to Leinster, don't seem to have any magic and I just can't see Leinster at home.
QF3 - Toulouse, because it's, well, Edinburgh.
QF4 - Saracens should be able to contain Clermont at home and are one of the best teams defensively in the competition.

Semi Finals:

Leinster vs Saracens
Toulouse vs Munster

Finalists:

Leinster - Last season they dicked all over Saracens, so fast and dangerous in attack, a solid pack, able to defend against Sarries style of attack very well and have the big game experience.

Toulouse - Unlike Ulster, they have enough talent and experience to make sure the game can't be won in the last 10 minutes by an OGara drop goal, and on form they're one of the most exiting teams in the competition.

Winner:

Have no idea. Both teams on form though, regardless of the result, would be a hell of a match!

Only way i can see Leinster not getting to the final is if they have to face Clermont in the semis.

 

[Pierce Brosnan Rugby]

Games are months away, current form will have very little bearing. In my opinion, Edinburgh will get injuries to a few players, depth tested, form lost (not to say they are achieving decent results in the Pro 12) and most likely a whipping in front of several thousands of new punters, thereby ensuring they don't return for a long time

The Final will be Edinburgh VS ASM Clermont Auvergne Believe me...
TIM VISSER VS GONZALO CANALE SHOOTOUT

 

[Seaton]

The Final will be Edinburgh VS ASM Clermont Auvergne Believe me...
TIM VISSER VS GONZALO CANALE SHOOTOUT

I would love to see Allan Jacobsen taking a kick for goal

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

it may be a crap stadium but id prefer ulster (if we do somehow get through ) to play at windsor or even casement before the aviva
only do the aiva if we can generate a good atmosphere

Don't worry, I'll be there. (I'll be the person shouting for Paul Marshall after Ruan Pienaar kicks a touching conversion following a length of the pitch Ian Humphrey try.)