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Two sides naturally playing their strongest sides.

I'm more hopeful of winning at Scotstoun as Edinburgh are unbeaten at home this season.  However, whilst they've been good in Europe, they've been a bit more mediocre in the league but at the same time they'll raise their game as it's a derby.

On paper we've got the better backs but, barring the front row, the packs are fairly even though I'd JUST give Edinburgh the edge. The likes of Ashe and M. Fagerson have been excellent so far this season but Hamish Watson and Bill Mata are established heavyweights. 

Edinburgh could cream us in the front row as Stuart McInally is the 1st choice Scotland hooker whereas our 2 main hookers are injured.  Grant Stewart is defo one for the future but still learning the trade. 

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For me the 2 sides are fairly even, obviously Glasgow stronger in the backs with Edinburgh having the better forwards.

For me though the Glasgow bench is much stronger than Edinburgh's which may be the difference. If Glasgow are in contention early 2nd half, bring on the likes of Jones and Matawalu will swing the game

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Munster are resting most of their 1st XV tonight away to Ulster who have a full strength side out.

This double header could cement the conference for Glasgow and simultaneously kill Edinburgh's playoff chances. Their best hope looks like Scarlets shite form is permanent rather than temporary.

 

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Glasgow back to the old problem of trying to force it wide when they haven’t got enough quick ball and go forward. Edinburgh defended well and were pretty much gifted the game.

We need a big destructive ball carrier in the Mata/Nick Williams mould. The young boys may get there, but it’s the big thing that is lacking.

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