Champions Cup semi-finals

How is it possible that a competition in which the very best European teams are supposed to qualify for the final has four semi-finalists which have each won it four times? With Leinster, Munster, Saracens and Toulon we've got quality pretty much guaranteed which is a big plus for European rugby and a big plus for us as fans and punters.
It may only be the semi-final stage but the bookies are already taking bets on who will win the final on May 12th and they've already made Leinster the favourite with 7/4 ahead of Toulon on 5/2, Munster on 15/8 and Saracens 13/5.
Toulon beat Wasps 32-18 in the quarter-final while Leinster defeated Saracens 30-12. Munster beat Stade Rochelais 24-23 while Saracens defeated Racing 92 30-10.
Saracens looked good against Racing but it is difficult to judge Leinster's game because Saracens had to play a lot of the semi-final with 14 men. When they were on the field they were effective but I think that Leinster will be too strong for them and I predict a Leinster v Toulon final. Toulon always play well in Marseille and Munster's record in France is not good but they may just be able to upset Toulon. My heart says Munster but my head says Toulon.
So when and where are the semi-finals?

Munster vs. Toulon

Date: Saturday, April 21

Time: 3 p.m. CET

Stadium: Stade Vélodrome, Marseille

TV: Sky Sports

Leinster vs. Saracens

Date: Sunday, April 22

Time: 4 p.m. CET

Stadium: Aviva Stadium, Dublin

TV: BT Sport

What are the storylines to watch?

The battle of the Irish provinces. Leinster and Munster are the two most successful teams in the history of the Champions Cup, with 10 titles between them. They have met in the final three times, with Leinster winning twice. This will be their first meeting in the semi-finals since 2014, and it is sure to be a passionate affair.
The return of Saracens. Saracens are back in the Champions Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2019, when they won the title for the third time in four years. They have a strong squad, led by Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje and Jamie George, and they will be confident of beating Leinster in Dublin.
The Toulon challenge. Toulon are the only team to have won the Champions Cup four times, and they will be looking to add to their tally this year. They have a star-studded squad, including Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Jonny Wilkinson, and they will be confident of beating Munster in Marseille.
Who will win?

It is difficult to say who will win the Champions Cup semi-finals, but Leinster are the slight favorites. They have a strong squad, they are in good form, and they have the home advantage in the semi-final. However, Munster, Saracens and Toulon are all capable of beating them, so it is sure to be a close and exciting contest.

Predictions:

Munster to beat Toulon

Leinster to beat Saracens

Leinster to win the Champions Cup

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