We are set for another huge weekend of internationals and have sat down to offer predictions for the big games taking place in Europe.
There is also the Premiership on the schedule along with PRO14 and Top 14 so it is a busy few days with rugby set to dominate households.
Let’s get into our predictions…
INTERNATIONALS
Italy vs South Africa
Preview: Italy will hope for a repeat of last year’s result against South Africa when these two countries do battle in Padova on Saturday.
Prediction: Although Italy won when these sides met last year, the Azzurri haven’t been at their best in 2017. South Africa by four points.
Scotland vs Australia
Preview: Scotland will hope to do a rare double over Australia when they meet at Murrayfield on Saturday in what is sure to be a thriller.
Prediction: What a game we have in prospect. It promises to go right down to the wire but we are backing Australia to win by three points.
England vs Samoa
Preview: England will look to finish the end-of-year campaign with a third win as they face a wounded Samoa at Twickenham on Saturday.
Prediction: Home win here and with the personnel on the field we expect it to be an open clash, weather permitting. England by 25 points.
Wales vs New Zealand
Preview: New Zealand will be keen to finish their 2017 campaign in style when they face Wales in what promises to be a thrilling contest.
Prediction: Although Wales will give a good account of themselves, the All Blacks should end the year in style. New Zealand by 12 points.
Ireland vs Argentina
Preview: The big guns return for Ireland as they prepare to take on a confident Argentina side at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.
Prediction: Argentina might be confident after last weekend but Ireland will have too much class for them and should win this by 14 or so.
France vs Japan
Preview: France will be keen to end a run of five international losses when they run out to take on Japan at U Arena, Nanterre on Saturday.
Prediction: This is going to be much closer than the bookmakers predict as we see Japan being a real threat. France to win by eight points.
PREMIERSHIP
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Newcastle vs Gloucester: Newcastle by 10
Bath vs Harlequins: Bath by 8
Leicester vs Worcester: Leicester by 15
Sale vs Northampton: Sale by 10
London Irish vs Wasps: Wasps by 25
Saracens vs Exeter: Exeter by 5
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