Premiership Rugby Cup
Final
London Irish vs Worcester Warriors
Brentford Community Stadium, Brentford, England
17.05.2022 22:45
Both teams are set for one final clash for the season 2021-2022 at the historic Brentford Community Stadium. In the semifinal game, Worcester created history by defeating Gloucester to give themselves a spot in the final. Whereas London Irish sent Leicester Tigers back home after winning (59-20). At the start of the tournament, which would have expected that these two sides would be competing for the title.
London Irish- Taking Momentum for the Semifinal Victory
As London Irish will take their place in the field, they will look to attack and dominate the Warriors. In the season, London Irish have defeated Warriors (43-12), which gives them a certain edge over their opponent. From the Premier League fixtures to European League games, London Irish have won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1 game from their last 5 played. London Irish will play according to their strengths, with Ted Hill leading the side.
Expected Opening Lineup for London Irish
15 Henry Arundell, 14 Lucio Cinti, 13 Will Joseph, 12 Benhard van Rensburg, 11 Ollie Hassell-Collins, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Ben White; 1 Facundo Gigena, 2 Mike Willemse, 3 Marcel van der Merwe, 4 Chunya Munga, 5 Rob Simmons, 6 Matt Rogerson (c), 7 Juan Martin Gonzalez, 8 Albert Tuisue
Worcester Warriors- Matt Rogerson Leading the Side
Worcester Warriors have been on song in the Premier League fixtures; however, their overall game form isn’t quite convincing as they prepare for the final. They lost to Saracens (16-38) on the last of April. From their last 5 games played, the Warriors have just won a single game, and that was the most important semifinal. The chances for the Warriors winning are quite low, and the odds suggest the same.
Expected Opening Lineup for Worcester Warriors
15 Jamie Shillcock, 14 Perry Humphreys, 13 Francois Venter, 12 Ashley Beck, 11 Duhan van der Merwe, 10 Fin Smith, 9 Gareth Simpson; 1 Ethan Waller, 2 Niall Annett, 3 Christian Judge, 4 Joe Batley, 5 Graham Kitchener, 6 Kyle Hatherell, 7 Matt Kvesic, 8 Ted Hill (C).
Expert Betting Tips for the Final Clash
London Irish will be the favorites to win the final clash as the Warriors seem off-color and aren’t in their best game form. London Irish is expected to win by at least 10-12 points and attack from the first second. It might end up as a one-sided contest with London Irish dictating the terms.
- W London Irish By 1-12 for 2.5
- London Irish Game Line -8.5 for 1.90
- Highest Scoring Half - Team London Irish for 1.445