Tigers v Turnips - HEC Preview

Saturday 21st October

The red combine harvester bumbles it's way to the Metropolis of Leicester for what is an eagerley enticipated fixture for all alike. It's a massive game to be honest - The Tigers need to get their season back on track after playing the very personification of the English brand of rugby we have come to know and love and Munster who had their arses served to them on a plate last week against Edinburgh at packed Thomond Park need to really buck their ideas up.


I think Tigers have the edge in the Scrum and it's about honours even in the lineout. Andy Foode for Tigers has come on leaps and bounds since he stopped Martin Corry putting angel delight in his slimfast and I worry about Ronan O'Gara - if he hasn't got the right boots on on Saturday (and to be fair he's been kicking like a smacked up donkey so far this season) then things could get very messy for an out of sorts Munster as they don't really have a plan B.

Head to Head

1. Castrogiovanni vs Horan adv TIGERS

2. Chuter vs Sheahan adv TIGERS

3. White vs Hayes adv TIGERS

4. Kay vs O'Callaghan EVEN

5. Cullen vs POC adv TURNIPS

6. Jennings vs Leamy adv TURNIPS

7. Moody vs Wallace adv TURNIPS

8. Corry vs Foley adv TIGERS

9. Bemand vs Stringer adv TURNIPS

10. Goode vs ROG adv TURNIPS

11. J.Murphy vs Dowling adv TIGERS

12. Gibson vs Halstead adv TURNIPS

13. Smith vs Murphy adv TIGERS

14. G.Murphy vs O'Leary adv TIGERS

L15. Vesty vs Payne adv TIGERS

Odds are currently 2/5 on Leicester which I suppose is ok but I shall refrain from making a handicap prediction until all becomes clearer on Friday - I'm looking forward to seeing how PaddyPower dress this one up.