The AP run-in

[MrPartridge]

Just thought this might be useful given only 3 weeks to go...

Current table: Played-Wins-Points-(Max Points)-Aggregate points

1. Saracens 19-14-67 (82) +161
2. Exeter 19-13-64 (79) +172
3. Wasps 19-13-62 (77) +177
4. Tigers 19-12-55 (70) +25
5. Saints 19-10-51 (66) +60
6. Quins 19-9-50 (65) +5
7. Sale 18-9-46 (66) -14

Games to be played are:

Saracens: (h) Quins, (h) Newcastle, at Worcester
Exeter: at Gloucester, (h) Wasps, at Quins
Wasps: at Worcester, at Exeter, (h) Irish
Tigers: at Saints, (h) Worcester, at Bath
Saints: (h) Tigers, (h) Bath, at Gloucester
Quins: at Saracens, at Irish, (h) Exeter
Sale: (h) Bath, at Bath, (h) Gloucester, at Newcastle

Tiebreakers for teams on same points are: 1) wins, 2) aggregate points differential (not tries scored).

[ourla]

It's real simple. Saracens won't slip up given their fixtures and finish top. Exeter and Wasps won't drop points except when they play each other. That match will decide who finish 2nd and 3rd - and is at home for a rematch in the semi's. Whoever wins on Saturday between us and Saints will finish 4th. If it's Saints they have a fighting chance as they like playing at the Allianz. If it's us the world will have to stand on its head for us to win at the Allianz. I think Exeter or Wasps have a better chance than Bath last year of beating Sarries in the final - should it come to that.

[Roly]

It's real simple. Saracens won't slip up given their fixtures and finish top. Exeter and Wasps won't drop points except when they play each other. That match will decide who finish 2nd and 3rd - and is at home for a rematch in the semi's. Whoever wins on Saturday between us and Saints will finish 4th. If it's Saints they have a fighting chance as they like playing at the Allianz. If it's us the world will have to stand on its head for us to win at the Allianz. I think Exeter or Wasps have a better chance than Bath last year of beating Sarries in the final - should it come to that.

Agreed, at best Tigers are away to Saracens, and they would have to hope Saracens have a very bad day. Which wont happen.

Be nice to have a Tigers v Chiefs final, I've got tickets.

[Will S]

Tigers could lose this weekend and still be in pole position for 4th spot if they pick up a LBP.

[MrPartridge]

Not impossible that Exeter could slip to 4th if we win our 3 games and they lose to Wasps and at Quins. Gloucester away is also a banana-skin for them given the local rivalry.

I expect the order of the top 4 placings to change. Hopefully not the top 5 mind....

[Jumbo]

Final table prediction:

Saracens 81pts
Wasps 76
Exeter 73
Leics 65
Saints 65
Sale 62
Quins 56

[Gramps]

Final table prediction:

Saracens 81pts
Wasps 76
Exeter 73
Leics 65
Saints 65
Sale 62
Quins 56

You happy going to Saracens then Cockers

[Jumbo]

Final table prediction:

Saracens 81pts
Wasps 76
Exeter 73
Leics 65
Saints 65
Sale 62
Quins 56

You happy going to Saracens then Cockers

Would rather play any of the other teams tbh

[Roly]

Final table prediction:

Saracens 81pts
Wasps 76
Exeter 73
Leics 65
Saints 65
Sale 62
Quins 56

You happy going to Saracens then Cockers

Would rather play any of the other teams tbh

Right now, Saracens and Wasps would run rings round Tigers with Tigers away. Exeter would be a stern examination at Sandy Park.

[TomWeston]

Right now, Saracens and Wasps would run rings round Tigers with Tigers away. Exeter would be a stern examination at Sandy Park.

A lot of people thought that about our visit to the Ricoh last season. Can you remember what happened?

[Roly]

Right now, Saracens and Wasps would run rings round Tigers with Tigers away. Exeter would be a stern examination at Sandy Park.

A lot of people thought that about our visit to the Ricoh last season. Can you remember what happened?

Yes, I can also remember the visit to Allianz Park. Can you remember what happened?

Both games were earlier in the season, Saracens' form has remained nearly constant, Wasps' form has improved greatly, Tigers are going to limp into the top four (probably).

Knock out rugby.... anything can happen, but generally, it goes to form.

[drc_007]

I suspect it is a season too early but looking at the performances over the last few games it looks like there is the potential there for an outstanding team. If they can put together an 80 min performance then they will be pretty irresistible.

[Nailsworthstiger]

Never rule anything out, Safa's lost at home... quite unexpectedly against Saints back in 2013... what say we can do the same???

[ourla]

Never rule anything out, Safa's lost at home... quite unexpectedly against Saints back in 2013... what say we can do the same???

Nobodys ruling it out.

[G.K]

Think the best we can hope for is that we get into 4th place and hope Saffas have a bad day at Alliance Park, a la the Wasps game there a few weeks back.

Ironically the best hope of Silverware this year may be in the European Cup.