Following an exhilarating Six Nations, focus shifts back to the Premiership, with this week's eToro expert being former Leicester Tigers, Saracens, and England hooker George Chuter. Chuter, who has more than 250 appearances in the domestic competition, teams up with eToro, the official investing and trading partner of Premiership Rugby, to provide predictions for each round of the season. In the previous round, Chuter correctly predicted four out of five winners, while the Planet Rugby team fell short in their predictions.

This week, Chuter previews the matches and makes his predictions for the games.

In the first match of the week, Bristol Bears take on Northampton Saints. Despite some key absences in the Saints' lineup due to their England commitments, Chuter believes they have the edge over Bristol. He expects an exciting and open game with Saints emerging as the winners with a score of 38-24.

The second match features Leicester Tigers against Gloucester. Chuter acknowledges the significance of the game for former player Ed Slater, who is battling MND.

With Gloucester coming off a Premiership Cup win, Chuter predicts that they will have more confidence and overcome Leicester with a score of 35-12.

Moving on to the match between Exeter Chiefs and Newcastle Falcons, Chuter notes that both teams are struggling for form. However, he believes that Exeter will come out on top with a convincing 42-10 win, showcasing their physicality against the Falcons.

In the London derby between Saracens and Harlequins, Chuter expects a close match with Saracens needing to score heavily to overcome Quins. He predicts a thrilling encounter with Saracens edging out Quins with a score of 33-27.

Lastly, Bath faces Sale Sharks in a clash where Bath is favored due to their strong backline. Chuter expects Bath to secure a comfortable win with a score of 25-15, highlighting George Ford's form as a key factor in Bath's success.

Overall, Chuter's predictions for the upcoming Premiership matches provide an insightful look into the potential outcomes, emphasizing the importance of key players and form in determining the results.

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