Cardiff Blues
Castres Olympique
Edinburgh
Northampton Saints
It would seem in this pool that the teams to progress really should be Cardiff Blues and Northampton Saints, but Castres have played reasonably well and having already played against Northampton and Cardiff beating Cardiff and losing to Northampton, they should be able to pick up some points against Edinburgh. But for Edinburgh to qualify they are going to have to win almost all of the remaining matches and pick up as many bonus points as possible on the way. The next two matches for Cardiff Blues could be crucial as they are facing Northampton Saints back-to-back.
Current Pool standings Games Played Games Won Points
1.Northampton Saints 2 2 8
2.Castres Olympique 2 1 5
3.Cardiff Blues 2 1 5
4.Edinburgh 2 0 2
Pool 2
ASM Clermont Auvergne
Leinster
Racing Metro 92
Saracens
In this group there is obviously a stand-out team which is Leinster but for the other teams it is a good group to be in as they all have a chance of qualifying. Leinster have played well and won all of there games so far, however for Racing Metro they could still go top of the group as they don't have to face Leinster until the penultimate game of the pool and with a helping hand from Clermont they could win the pool before the last game of the pool. But Clermont will still want there share of the spoils and will try to exploit the fact that they have Leinster up next as an advantage so that they can have a strong finish. Saracens may have there own shout in this pool with winning crucial games to help other teams including themselves shoot to the top of the table.
Current Pool Standings Games Played Games Won Points
1.Leinster 2 2 9
2.ASM Clermont Auvergne 2 1 5
3.Racing Metro 92 2 1 4
4. Saracens 2 0 1
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON POOL 1 PLEASE VISIT:
http://www.ercrugby.com/eng/matchcentre/heineken_cup_pool_one.php
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON POOL 2 PLEASE VISIT
http://www.ercrugby.com/eng/matchcentre/heineken_cup_pool_two.php
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