Bulls vs Leinster Prediction: Leinster to step up their game

Loftus Versfeld will host this semifinal game between Bulls and Leinster in the United Rugby Championship. The odds favor Leinster on the road, but can the Bulls make a statement?

The bulls' last game was against Benetton in the quarterfinal action of this competition. In that game, the Bulls had a 17-8 lead at halftime, and despite losing 13-15 in the second half, it was not enough to deny them a spot in this semifinal. Heading into this game, the Bulls have a winning run of five games, defeating Ospreys, Glasgow Warriors, Benetton, and Sharks in other matches.

Leinster were brilliant last weekend against Ulster in the quarterfinal encounter of this competition. In a game that ended 43-20, Leinster took a dominant 17-0 lead at halftime, and despite a close 26-20 win in the second half, the visiting team did well to make it to this semifinal. In prior games to this one, Leinster have won three of their last five, two others coming against Ospreys and Connacht. However, this team lost to Stade Toulousain and Ulster in other encounters. 

Bulls are on a good run of games and it is good to expect solid play from them at home. On the other hand, Leinster have quality in terms of players compared to the Bulls. While the visiting side has everything needed to win in terms of level of play, I am backing them to win.