I am rooting for the Lions to make thetop eight, they have been the Cinderalla team of SA for a long time, and made the Super Rugby finalthree times pre covid. With a bunch of unknowns alldeveloped by the Lions themselves. This new bunch look promising
no way, the lions are a shit team, or maybe you have forgotten that none of the players who were involved in that super rugby final, nor the coach is there anymore?
@@e.t.h.559 considering the fact that they don't have the budget the other SA teams have, nor had for the best part of a decade, I root for them. I am not saying they will get top aight, but ho hum, it sure will be great for them if they do. You might want to show some respect to the "smaller" teams in the URC, those players may not be stars, but they work as hard, and are as committed as the top teams.
I think they are great team. Young kids and lots of talent. I hope they can do it. The amount of rugby might hurt them. But if they only focus on URC, I see them hitting the top 8.
@oldman774 they will be lucky to even make the top 10 considering they have just been ransacked by the Sharks of their top players...they are definitely weaker than last season now
@barrypower6822 Yes, yes they were. Diabolically so. But even in their slump, they still won the EPCR Challenge Cup, and they're in the Currie Cup final tomorrow (against the Lions). So they're definitely looking better this year.
@@mjribes no cares about the currie cup its like the munster senior cup or the leinster senior cup etc . the problem the sharks have is none of their boks players will play urc before chrismass
@@KewKew-do3kq I still remember when Plumtree was a king in Durban. SR final and a few Currie Cups to boost, playing real exciting rugby. The game overtook him a bit after that and he was left behind. I have been seeing some encouraging signs this year though. Currie Cup semifinal win away to the Bulls last week reminded me of the old days when the sharks would beat the best away from home even...
The Lions may surprise this year. They don't look the strongest on paper but the squad has been been together for a few years and a few exciting young players. Not to win, but definitely a good candidate for top 8
Don’t write off the lions this season, expect them to do some great things. Probably won’t win it, but they will be representing towards the end. Sharks to do much better this season, I also feel Stormers may struggle a bit but challenge for top 8
Agreed. I'm loving the URC, and love the fact that a different team from different nations has won it. I'd love for Ospreys to take it. For Squidge's sake.
@KewKew-do3kq I think it's a tax exemption for the last 10 years of your career if you're an irish citizen. The Irish authorities use that as an incentive for Irish players to play in Ireland for the last 10 years of their careers.
Don't sleep on Saffa teams. Straight from Currie Cup to URC... Lions in the final...all the teams are humming. Maybe not Stormers, but they will get their SB's back
Champions in 23, finished top of the league in 24 and lost the semi to a very good Glasgow warriors team. I'd say Rowntree is doing a good job. If Munster can avoid the injury problems they have enough to get the job done.
Leinster fan here, so I really really hope you're wrong, but completely agree re Sharks, and I think there's a lot more seriousness about the URC in SA now (love it, but fear it!). If Leinster come out of another season empty-handed, there'll have to be a shake-up at the top.
This is probably Leo’s last chance. But, they have added Snyman, Barrett, Slimani and will hopefully go with Frawley/Prendergast at OH. A couple of props Boyle/McCarthy should make the breakthrough this season along with one or two others. Osbourne will probably get more games at FB as well. But until they actually have the hands on the trophy none of it will mean anything.
@rory3627 remember Leicester City winning the English Premier League in 2015-16 then never coming close to winning it again? Glasgow will be the Leicester City of the URC
I am rooting for the Lions to make thetop eight, they have been the Cinderalla team of SA for a long time, and made the Super Rugby finalthree times pre covid. With a bunch of unknowns alldeveloped by the Lions themselves. This new bunch look promising
no way, the lions are a shit team, or maybe you have forgotten that none of the players who were involved in that super rugby final, nor the coach is there anymore?
@@e.t.h.559 considering the fact that they don't have the budget the other SA teams have, nor had for the best part of a decade, I root for them. I am not saying they will get top aight, but ho hum, it sure will be great for them if they do. You might want to show some respect to the "smaller" teams in the URC, those players may not be stars, but they work as hard, and are as committed as the top teams.
I think they are great team. Young kids and lots of talent.
I hope they can do it. The amount of rugby might hurt them. But if they only focus on URC, I see them hitting the top 8.
Super rugby is rubbish though
@oldman774 they will be lucky to even make the top 10 considering they have just been ransacked by the Sharks of their top players...they are definitely weaker than last season now
Listening to the lads in SA, I Would keep my eye on the Lions. Worth a tenner.
@@kevindevane6175 they just got ransacked by the Sharks of their top players. They are definitely weaker than last season now
@siyashosha6241 Yup, money talks and the Sharks have pots of it.
@@mjribes did not help them last year they were shite
@barrypower6822 Yes, yes they were. Diabolically so. But even in their slump, they still won the EPCR Challenge Cup, and they're in the Currie Cup final tomorrow (against the Lions). So they're definitely looking better this year.
@@mjribes no cares about the currie cup its like the munster senior cup or the leinster senior cup etc . the problem the sharks have is none of their boks players will play urc before chrismass
Sharks and Leinster on paper. Just a few reservations on the sharks coaches. Glasgow and Bulls will be tough at the end of the season though
Both have poor coaches Cullen and plumteee
@@KewKew-do3kq I still remember when Plumtree was a king in Durban. SR final and a few Currie Cups to boost, playing real exciting rugby. The game overtook him a bit after that and he was left behind. I have been seeing some encouraging signs this year though. Currie Cup semifinal win away to the Bulls last week reminded me of the old days when the sharks would beat the best away from home even...
C'mon the URC. If the league can keep building momentum I think it'll grow it's audience. This year should be good.
The Lions may surprise this year. They don't look the strongest on paper but the squad has been been together for a few years and a few exciting young players. Not to win, but definitely a good candidate for top 8
Don’t write off the lions this season, expect them to do some great things. Probably won’t win it, but they will be representing towards the end. Sharks to do much better this season, I also feel Stormers may struggle a bit but challenge for top 8
I'm a Leinster fan but it would be amazing for the league and for Welsh rugby if they were to win.
Agreed. I'm loving the URC, and love the fact that a different team from different nations has won it. I'd love for Ospreys to take it. For Squidge's sake.
URC is by far the best club League, but steady a Welsh team have no chance
Bundi Aki got his Irish citizenship this week! truly one of our own now!!!
@@kevindevane6175 But I guarantee he'll be off back to New Zealand once he plays his last international for Ireland.
He got it because of the tax exemption for Irish rugby players after 10 years of playing.
@KewKew-do3kq I think it's a tax exemption for the last 10 years of your career if you're an irish citizen. The Irish authorities use that as an incentive for Irish players to play in Ireland for the last 10 years of their careers.
@@kevindevane6175 I'd bet my house he will take the 1st flight back home to NZ once his playing days are over like they all do.
@@mjribesI doubt it with the tax incentives available to him. And he seems fairly settled in Galway
I saw a sharks team with all available players .. looked like a semi Springbok team ..
Half the Welsh squad went to private school in England lol
Leinster and Sharks are paper tigers, Sharks especially. Winner will be one of Munster, Stormers (if our best can stay fit unlike last year) or Bulls.
Don't sleep on Saffa teams. Straight from Currie Cup to URC... Lions in the final...all the teams are humming. Maybe not Stormers, but they will get their SB's back
My Top 8 👇
1. Leinster 🇮🇪
2. Sharks 🦈
3. Munster 🇮🇪
4. Bulls 🐂
5. Glasgow 🏴
6. Benetton 🇮🇹
7. Stormers ⚡️
8. Edinburgh 🏴
Only for Leinster to choke in the semi's again.😂
Top 6 - Team with the least amount of injuries have a chance !?
Suspect welsh teams will be 9, 13th, 14th and 15th 👌
Sharks ?
SA teams win the rough diamond prize hands down
The Lions or Sharks
Leinster's year
Munster or Sharks
Leinster for sure
Lions 💪
So long as Rowntree remains in charge, Munster will be lucky to make the top 8.
Champions in 23, finished top of the league in 24 and lost the semi to a very good Glasgow warriors team. I'd say Rowntree is doing a good job. If Munster can avoid the injury problems they have enough to get the job done.
I'd like to know your thinking on that statement regarding rowntree and munster????
Lets go lions, atleast the knock out rounds
Leinster to flame out as usual. Sharks are looking good and have made it to the Currie Cup final.
Leinster fan here, so I really really hope you're wrong, but completely agree re Sharks, and I think there's a lot more seriousness about the URC in SA now (love it, but fear it!). If Leinster come out of another season empty-handed, there'll have to be a shake-up at the top.
Both have crap coaches
@KewKew-do3kq Yeah, fair comment actually
This is probably Leo’s last chance. But, they have added Snyman, Barrett, Slimani and will hopefully go with Frawley/Prendergast at OH. A couple of props Boyle/McCarthy should make the breakthrough this season along with one or two others. Osbourne will probably get more games at FB as well. But until they actually have the hands on the trophy none of it will mean anything.
Mate there’s nearly a whole year to go
Glasgow to win the title again, good squad and management, and good rugby.
amen
Bulls want revenge
Bulls will be strong this year!
@rory3627 remember Leicester City winning the English Premier League in 2015-16 then never coming close to winning it again? Glasgow will be the Leicester City of the URC
@@siyashosha6241 glasgow were the only team to go unbeaten at home last year and the team are only getting better this year
The sharks will win this year with all the experience of the springboks in the sqaud
International experience doesn't mean as much at club level as you think. Plenty of exceptional test players have mid club careers and vice versa.
Anyone want Ross Byrne. He's will go to Scarlets, tough waster. I mean painter.
Leinster all the way this year, on their day they would beat sharks
Havha ha ha. Failure as usual
Top 8:
1. Leinster
2. Bulls
3. Munster
4. Stormers
5. Glasgow ('they are gonna be the Leicester City of the URC)
6. Sharks
7. Ulster
8. Connacht
All the Irish teams in top 8😂. Wonder where u from
@@SAnd-pd1ou I'm South African...what's that got to do with anything? They have the best winning record especially away
Do ye not think your guys expectations of Siya Kolisi is a bit unrealistic? Taking Sharks from 14th to 6th place in one year?
@@SAnd-pd1ou I'm embarrassed for you right now.
@stiofain88 oh don't be, the guys clearly Irish.
Re. Your Sharks comment, I think they will do well, possibly semis or Final