WEEKEND GUIDE TO ALL THE ACTION IN THE

BATH v NEWCASTLE

(TODAY: The Rec 3pm) Freddie Burns makes a first league start for Bath, but at full-back, with Rhys Priestland retained at No 10. Newcastle give a debut to Canada’s record try-scorer, DTH van der Merwe. PREDICTION: Home win.

HARLEQUINS v LEICESTER

(TODAY: The Stoop ,3 pm LIVE BT Sport 2.30pm) Kyle Sinckler is out of Quins’ front row — with his place taken by Will Collier. Joe Marler (rib) is out. Dom Barrow and Dominic Ryan have been recalled by the Tigers. PREDICTION: Home win.

SARACENS v SALE

(TODAY: All ianz Park ,3 pm) Owen Farrell captains Saracens, who have George Kruis back at lock. Schalk Burger is out with a shoulder injury. Sale are without skipper Will Addison (hamstring). Mike Haley returns at full-back and Tom Curry at openside. PREDICTION: Home win.

EXETER v WASPS

(TOMORROW: Sandy Park, 3pm. LIVE BTSport 2.30pm) Jack Yeandle (knee) is out so Gareth Steenson leads the Chiefs. Elvis Taione makes a first Premiership start at hooker. Jimmy Gopperth replaces Danny Cipriani at No 10 for Wasps. PREDICTION: Home win.

LONDON IRISH v NORTHAMPTON

(TO MORROW: Madej ski Stadium, 3pm) Fijian wing Napolioni Nalaga will make his full debut for the Exiles, with centre Johnny Williams recalled in midfield. Dylan Hartley (hand) is out for Saints. PREDICTION: Away win.