The Citizen (KZN)

Bank on log leaders Grenoble

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Friday's second Rugby 5 pool features matches from four different leagues.

Match 1: Connacht vs Leinster

This Pro 14 encounter promises to be a real humdinger.

Leinster are top of the log in Conference A and unbeaten after five matches while Connacht are second in Conference B with only one defeat from five matches.

Leinster are always a team worth following but their Irish opponents will come into this fixture fairly confident. It will take a tall task for Connacht to knock over Leinster and end their unbeaten run though.

Match 2: Edinburgh vs Dragons

In this Pro 14 clash Edinburgh must be the favourites to win.

They are a tough team to beat in Scotland and despite their upand-down form, they should be too strong for the travelling Dragons.

It is interestin­g to note that Edinburgh have a points difference of 54 after five matches while the Dragons are on -52.

Don't expect the Dragons to spit fire in Scotland.

Match 3: Sale Sharks vs London Wasps

With both teams mid-table in the English Premiershi­p, it's a tricky one to call.

Sale have been decent so far this season while Wasps have an identical record with one win from three matches.

Home field advantage could be the deciding factor but play as wide as your budget allows on this one.

Match 4: Hartpury University vs London Scottish

Both teams are in the bottom half of the RFU Championsh­ip log and will probably stay there for the season.

Don't expect any fireworks on the field and play wide as anything can happen.

Match 5: Grenoble vs Beziers

In this French Pro D2 encounter, Grenoble are the bankers.

They top the log and have home field advantage while Beziers are coming off a pair of defeats.

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