Former England and Harlequins captain, Chris Robshaw, recently engaged in an interview with Planet Rugby’s James While to provide his insights and forecasts for the forthcoming round of Premiership action.
In collaboration with eToro, the official investing and trading partner of Premiership Rugby, we are pleased to unveil this new feature, which presents well-known personalities sharing their predictions prior to each Premiership round throughout the season. Adding to the excitement, we will also be offering our own predictions for each game, monitoring our performance on a weekly basis in an attempt to outperform our distinguished guests.
In the previous Round 15 of the Premiership, we invited Nick Easter, the former England number eight, to participate. He successfully predicted the winners of four out of the five games, while Planet Rugby accurately predicted three out of the five winners. Let us now turn our attention to Robshaw and his assessments for the upcoming matches.
Discussing the Saracens v Bath match, Robshaw anticipates a closely fought contest. He emphasizes the significance of the set-piece platform, kicking, and territorial control, ultimately giving a slight advantage to Saracens due to their experience.
Regarding the Harlequins v Northampton Saints fixture, Robshaw perceives it to be a challenging match with high stakes. He emphasizes the ruck speed as a critical factor and predicts a closely contested game, with Harlequins emerging as the victors.
Subsequently, in the Leicester Tigers v Bristol Bears encounter, Robshaw acknowledges Bristol’s winning streak but underscores the formidable physical challenge that accompanies a visit to Welford Road. He foresees a close battle, ultimately predicting Bristol to emerge triumphant.
As for the Newcastle Falcons v Sale Sharks game, Robshaw anticipates a commanding performance from Sale, citing their recent form as a decisive factor. He envisions a convincing victory for Sale, expecting them to pull away in the second half.
Finally, in the Gloucester v Exeter Chiefs match, Robshaw forecasts a gritty contest, with the Chiefs securing a hard-earned victory. He highlights their defensive prowess and patience to capitalize on opportunities as key factors in the win.
Robshaw’s insights provide fans with a distinctive perspective on the forthcoming Premiership fixtures, offering expert analysis and predictions that set the stage for an enthralling round of rugby action.
The contributions of a respected figure such as Chris Robshaw, with his wealth of knowledge and experience, add an additional layer of excitement and anticipation to the upcoming Premiership clashes. Regardless of the outcomes, one thing is certain – an enthralling round of rugby lies ahead.