4 HOME TEAMS TO MAKE SEMI'S

soundsham

looking at the draw for 1/4 finals
i think all 4 will make semi's
who do you think has a chance of an away win

Podge_irl

I think Bath, Toulouse and Leinster all have a decent shot of winning their games. Its a long way away so a lot could change in the interim.

phog

Toulouse could beat Cardiff, especially if the game in in the Millennium Stadium.

I'd have a concern of the Ospreys in TP buyt Munster should be cute enough to close out the game.

Leinster should have enough fire power against Quins again especially if they take it to Twickers

Bath shouldn't have too much concern against Leicester.

So any or all of the away teams should feel they can win their game, Munster have proved it often enough that away games can be won.

soundsham

looking at the betting 3 of the 4 away teams are the longshots for the outright winners only team that are not is toulose who are tied with their opponents cardiff both 6/1
leinster,bath,ospreys 9&10/1

so guess the bookies fancy 3 of 4 home teams and cardiff/toulose is a toss up

be having a bet on 4 home wins me thinks

be a nice little lucky 15

dreamer_ire

How is it decided about who gets a home semi? Is it numbers 1 and 2 (Cardiff and Munster) if they win their QF?

Podge_irl

The semi is an open draw. It will be done in the next couple of weeks I think.

soundsham

man you'd think it would be highest finishing teams left in tournament would be at home
would be a reward for all the hard work imo

Podge_irl

No one is technically "at home". The game is played in a neutral stadium in the "home" team's country. Munster couldn't use Thomond for example (Leinster were able to use Lansdowne due to some registration technicalities).

bleg

Outright Betting

Munster 15 - 8

Toulouse 5 - 1

Cardiff Blues 13 - 2

Leicester 8 - 1

Bath 8 - 1

Harlequins 10 - 1

Leinster 10 - 1

The Ospreys 14 - 1

kensutz

Podge_irl wrote: »

The semi is an open draw. It will be done in the next couple of weeks I think.

Draw is being done on Tuesday in Edinburgh.

kensutz

The mechanics of the draw are as follows:
The four balls, each containing one of the quarter-final matches, will be drawn from the drum by Jean-Pierre Lux, the ERC Chairman, and Scott Hastings, an Edinburgh 09 Heineken Cup Final Ambassador for the match at Murrayfield on Saturday, 23 May, 2009 (5.00 pm).

a) The FIRST ball drawn will have home country advantage* in semi-final 1
b) The SECOND ball drawn will play in semi-final 1
c) The THIRD ball drawn will have home country advantage* in semi-final 2
d) The FOURTH ball drawn will play in semi-final 2
* Home country advantage - venue selected by ERC

Warper

I fancy Munster,Toulouse, Leicester and it really is a toss up between Quins and Leinster.

corny

Toulouse as only French side left will be under pressure to make it past Cardiff. I think they'll prove too much for them.

Munster will win.

The way Bath are playing they'll relish the trip to Leicster and i think they're the better side. Away win.

Leinster are capable of beating Quins but if they play like they have been of late Quins will win comfortably. Close but Quins are the prudent choice.

Bryan Habana

My guess would be Toulouse, Munster, Leinster and Leicester.

bleg

munster/ospreys vs leinster/quins

cardiff/toulouse vs bath/leicester

Pshan

The Heineken Cup quarter-finals, to be played on the weekend of 11 / 12 April, 2009, are:



Cardiff Blues (1) v Toulouse (8) : Saturday 15.30

Leicester Tigers (4) v Bath Rugby (5) Saturday 18:00

Munster (2) v Ospreys (7) Sunday 13:00

Harlequins (3) v Leinster (6) Sunday 15:30

All kick-offs local times.

Podge_irl

April 12th eh....so much for going home for Easter so!

soundsham

should be called "SAVAGE SUNDAY"
easter eggs,munster,leinster,& the masters:eek:...cant wait