YOUR WEEKEND GUIDE TO THE REST OF THE ACTION
CARDIFF BLUES v SARACENS
Today 1pm, Cardiff, Arms Park, LIVE BT Sport 3 from 12.30pm
GEORGE KRUIS returns for Saracens, after recovering from a calf injury. He and Ben Earl come in for Nick Isiekwe and Jackson Wray – the former moving to the bench, the latter injured. Josh Navidi, the Wales flanker, returns for the Blues as Samu Manoa shifts to the blindside flank and Nick Williams starts in a massive backrow.
Prediction: Away win.
GLASGOW v LYON
Today 1pm, Scotstoun, LIVE BT Sport 2 from 12.30pm
STUART HOGG and Tommy Seymour are two of a few that keep their place for Glasgow – who have made sweeping changes to their pack. In come George Turner, Siua Halanukonuka, Tim Swinson and Ryan Wilson. Ali Price swaps with George Horne at scrumhalf and Niko Matawalu plays wing instead of DTH van der Merwe. Carl Fearns starts on the bench for Lyon as Deon Fourie comes in at No 8.
Prediction: Home win.
TOULOUSE v WASPS
Today 3.15pm, Stade Ernest Wallon, LIVE BT Sport 2 from 3pm
WASPS are much changed with Nathan Hughes (hip) and Brad Shields (ankle) injured and Lima Sopoaga dropped to the bench. In come Ben Morris, Nizaam Carr and Billy Searle as well as Charlie Matthews and Ashley Johnson. Romain Ntamack is named at inside centre for the French who have electric Cheslin Kolbe and All Black Jerome Kaino in their side.
Prediction: Home win.
LEICESTER v RACING 92
Tomorrow 1pm, Welford Road, LIVE BT Sport 2 from 12.30pm
BEN YOUNGS returns to the bench after a week off, as Leicester look to resurrect their European ambitions. Jonah Holmes, Manu Tuilagi, Matt Toomua, Jonny May and George Ford all start. Racing largely stick with the side that won last week with former Munster lock Donnacha selected in the engine room as Bernard le Roux moves to flanker.
Prediction: Home win.
NEWCASTLE v EDINBURGH
Tomorrow 3.15pm, Kingston Park, LIVE BT Sport 2 from 3pm
MARK WILSON is one of 11 returning Falcons swooping back in for this crunch clash. The England flanker comes in with Sinoti Sinoti, Vereniki Goneva and Toby Flood – as well as Edinburgh old boy John Hardie who was sacked in Scotland over alleged cocaine use. Bill Mata, Stuart McInally, WP Nel, Hamish Watson and Blair Kinghorn all start for Edinburgh.
Prediction: Home win.
MONTPELLIER v TOULON
Tomorrow 3.15pm, Altrad Stadium, LIVE BT Sport Extra 2 from 3pm
JOSUA TUISOVA is the latest winger to be tried in midfield for Toulon as he plays centre alongside Malakai Fekitoa. Former All Black Liam Messam, France hooker Guilhem Guirado and Georgian powerhouse Mamuka Gordodze all start for the three-time champions. Montpellier have Ruan Pienaar, Louis Picamoles and Yacouba Camara in their XV.
Prediction: Home win.