Sharks vs Connacht Preview & Tips - Sharks backed to move closer to home playoff

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 29 Apr 2022

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Ralph Staniforth 29 Apr 2022

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Sharks vs Connacht predictions for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship fixture
Match is being played at 15:05 BST at Kings Park
Sharks have won 7 of their last 8 games, 6 of which were by more than 10 points
Preview, tips, stats & team news

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Sharks backed to win at home (Getty Images)

Sharks vs Connacht Preview

The Sharks have everything to play for as they can still finish second with victories in the next couple of weeks. Connacht’s season is over with no possibility of a playoff spot. I am banking on the Sharks to win by more than 10 points.

Sharks vs Connacht Preview
Head to Head
Sharks Form
Sharks Team News
Connacht Form
Connacht Team News
Sharks vs Connacht FAQ

Sharks have won 7 of their last 8 matches.
Sharks have covered the -10 handicap in 6 of their last 8 matches.
Connacht have lost 2 of their last 3 matches.

Head to Head

Sharks and Connacht have never before met.

Sharks Form

The Sharks are fourth on the United Rugby Championship table with 51 points after 16 games. While top spot is out of reach the Sharks can still overtake the Stormers in second with two matches to play.

It has been an impressive first season for the men from Durban in the URC. They have been particularly strong at home with the only real blip on the radar coming against Edinburgh about a month ago.

Since then the Sharks have hammered the Dragons 51-3, beaten the Lions 37-10 and defeated Leinster 28-23 last week. All three those matches saw the Sharks score four-try bonus points.

Sharks Team News

Sean Everitt has named the exact same squad as the one that beat Leinster.

Connacht Form

Connacht are 10th on the table and with just two matches left, too far behind to make a play for the playoffs. They have won eight and lost eight of their 16 matches thus far.

Generally Connacht are very strong at home but they tend to struggle on the road. Last week they did manage an away win (33-30) against the Lions but it was a very controversial match.

The Lions are the weakest South African franchise. This week they face the Sharks who still have their

Connacht Team News

Connacht will be looking to get another big away in under their belt. While it may not assist them this season it will give them confidence heading into the off season.

Sharks vs Connacht FAQ

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Verdict

Sharks v Connacht

Sharks have been in superb form and are close to unstoppable at home. They are backed to cover the -10 handicap.

Sharks -10

Handicap

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