Heineken Cup ROUND 2

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Pool 2 Leinster V Wasps 17.30 18 Oct. This game goes a long way to deciding who comes out top in this Pool. I believe Leinster need to improve even on their last performance against Edinburgh and if they play like they did against Connaught then they can forget it! Leinster's strength lies with their backs and the boot of Contepomi. In the game against Edinburgh, Leinster took early control via their backs but Edinburgh were their own worst enemies by missing penalties and poor play, which gifted the game to Leinster. Against Connaught their pack was unable to dominate a seven man pack after Connaught had a man sent off. Wasps on the other hand after a shakey start to their season are beginning to fire, they took care of a potential banana skin in Castres quite easily. They certainly have the backs and defence to deal with Leinster's backs and I believe it is in the forwards where they have the upper hand. Wasps have proved this season that they have the ability to win away from home and they know how to tough it out, Leicester away being the example of this. I believe Wasps are capeable of turning Leinster over, if they can stay penalty free within Contepomi's range and stop their backline then it's Wasps for the taking but it will be close. Alternative Winning Margin Wasps by 1-10 16/5 P.Power

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