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YOUR WEEKEND GUIDE TO ALL THE CHAMPIONS CUP ACTION

- BY CHRIS FOY

GLASGOW v SALE (Pool 2)

TODAY:Scotstoun,1pm— Sale welcome back Chris Ashton — the all-time top try-scorer in European rugby — in a rejigged back three. Rob Harley lines up at lock for the Warriors, who have Nick Grigg back at outside centre. PREDICTION:Homewin.

LA ROCHELLE v EXETER (Pool 2)

TODAY: St a de Marcel Def land re ,3.15 pm—Dave Dennis is restored to the Exeter pack, while Ian Whitten replaces Sam Hill in midfield. The hosts have France’s Gregory Alldritt at No 7 and ex-All Black Victor Vito at the base of the scrum. PREDICTION: Home win.

BATH v ULSTER (Pool 3)

TODAY: Recreation Ground ,1 pm—England trio Sam Underhill, Jonathan Joseph and Ruaridh McConnochi­e are back for Bath. Billy Burns start sat 10 for Ulster. PREDICTION: Home win.

CLERMONT AUVERGNE v HARLEQUINS (Pool 3)

TODAY: St a de Marcel Michel in ,5.30 pm—

Danny Care makes his first appearance of the season for Harlequins. The former England scrum-half has recovered from ankle surgery. Clermont’s powerful line-up includes former England full-back Nick Abendanon. PREDICTION:Homewin. OSPREYS v MUNSTER (Pool 4)

TODAY: Liberty Stadium ,5.30 pm—Ospreys are still without most of their Wales contingent, including Alun Wyn Jones. Wing Tom Williams and hooker Scott Otten come in. Ireland stars Conor Murray and Keith Earls return for Munster. PREDICTION: Away win. NORTHAMPTO­N v LYON (Pool 1)

TOMORROW: Franklin’ s Gardens ,1 pm— The Saints summon their World Cup cavalry, including England trio Courtney Lawes, Lewis Ludlam and Piers Francis. The visitors lead the Top 14 league and have many threats, particular­ly Fiji wing Josua ‘The Bus’ Tuisova. PREDICTION: Home win.

RACING 92 v SARACENS (Pool 4)

TOMORROW: Paris La Defense Arena ,3.15 pm

— England World Cup hooker Jack Singleton makes his first start for Saracens, alongside rookie Wales tighthead prop Rhys Carre. Racing are close to full strength, with Finn Russell at 10. PREDICTION: Home win. Allmatches LIVE onBTSport.

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