United Rugby Championship Betting Tips
Current United Rugby Championship previews, picks and SAST kick-off times, covering all four South African franchises.
Benetton v Dragons tips: Take Dragons with the start
Dragons +9.5 @1.91 at Betway is our pick. Their 80-14 win over Scarlets gives us a reason to back their attack, while Benetton’s 21-21 draw with Zebre suggests the hosts may have to work for this opener.
Connacht v Stormers tips: Connacht can cover in Galway
Connacht -4.5 @1.88 at Betway is our pick. They beat the Stormers 33-24 in South Africa last season and now host a side missing Damian Willemse, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Cobus Reinach.
Ulster v Edinburgh tips: Edinburgh can stay within the line
Edinburgh +10.5 @1.91 at Betway is our pick. Ulster won the sides’ September warm-up by only two points, and their subsequent 45-28 win over Ospreys still left questions about the defence.
Lions v Leinster tips: Leinster to cover at Ellis Park
Leinster -6.5 @1.80 at Betway is our pick. Their 41-man touring group includes 15 Ireland players, a much stronger basis for an away bet than a weakened squad sent south to absorb two difficult fixtures.
Sharks v Ospreys tips: Take Ospreys plus the points
Ospreys +12.5 @1.91 at Betway is our pick. The Sharks open their URC campaign while the Springboks are playing Australia, and Ospreys beat the Durban side in Wales last season.
Munster v Glasgow Warriors tips: No bet at Thomond Park
No bet on Munster v Glasgow Warriors. Munster have several confirmed absences, but Glasgow’s warm-up defeats by Newcastle and Bath give us no appetite for backing the visitors at @1.81.
Zebre Parma v Bulls tips: Zebre can stay inside the handicap
Zebre +10.5 @1.84 at Betway is our pick. They drew 21-21 with Benetton in pre-season, while the Bulls begin their European trip after limited warm-up time and with Springbok commitments affecting their squad.
Scarlets v Cardiff tips: Cardiff are the better win price
Cardiff to win @2.05 at Betway is our pick. Scarlets have lost warm-ups against Dragons and Saracens, and their injury problems give us another reason to favour the visitors.
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