Game of the Week: Clermont vs Toulouse

[EelsFan]

Hopefully everything has been resolved by now and this is the game you guys wanted: Clermont vs Toulouse. Clermont is currently sitting second in the Top 14 table with Toulouse closing in on their heels in third, only 3 points behind. Sunday's game in Toulouse should be pivotal in each team's chase to catch Castres at the top of the table. Both of these teams have standout players: For Toulouse, French international Poitrenaud at fullback is one of the standout performers of the league. For Clermont, big Samoan international Henry Tuilagi is a vital player along with Rougerie in the center. This should be a good game, with Toulouse having a slight statistical edge.
Verdict: Toulouse by 5 points.

[Chrizzzie]

You can't blame him, there are so many Tuilagi's out there:)

[Chrizzzie]

I don't blame him, just noticed that Henry Tuilagi is palying for USAP. There are 6 Tuilagi brothers all in conection with rugby game.

Yes I've heard they make up half the Island population :)

[dialrevenge]

I always dream about a team with all the Tuilagi and Quinnell brothers. I wouldn't want to be their opponent though but who would right?

[Chrizzzie]

What do you guys think of Nalaga?

[NgatiDread]

damn didnt realise there were that many Tuilagi, good pedigree aye

[Blackpudding]

Where are the predictions?? I need more, so I can risk a bet.
Come on you Insiders!

[Chrizzzie]

This is really a hard one. Clermont seems to be in good form lately but you can never write off Toulouse. But I'm going for my simply Neanderthal guts and wold say 18-15 Clermont.

[Blackpudding]

Made a bet on a draw 17:1

[Chrizzzie]

Made a bet on a draw 17:1

Could be quite a sensible bet cause if there's one game I'd say a draw it'd be this one. Besides it's also very cold in Clermont so that doesn't inspire players either for a high scoring game.

The Bourgoin vs Bayonne game has also been canceled. I know Bourgoin lies it little bit higher then Clermont but is still not too far away.

[Blackpudding]

I agree and this season the chances of a draw seems to be quite high, especially in the TOP 14 but also in other competitions. Btw I make small bets so it don't hurts if I lose.

[Chrizzzie]

Just heard from Blackpudding that the forecast for this game is -3, snow, and strong winds. Consider the game is played in the evening I suspect a big chance this game will also be cancelled.

[Blackpudding]

Weather in Toulouse is nearly the same as in Clermont
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[dialrevenge]

Easy bet for home win I think, Clermont are pretty much useless away. They trashed the Tigers at home and played like they were on sleeping pills in the return fixture. Toulouse by 6+ I'd say

[boogie_gva]

Toulouse will definitely win this one. They need to get their Top14 season back on track, and Clermont have rested a lot of their main players in view of their make or break H Cup game v the Ospreys next week...