MATCH GUIDES

POOL A HARLEQUINS v SHARKS (The Stoop ,1 pm, BTS port 2)

Quins are fully loaded for a key clash with the unbeaten, Springbok-laden visitors in front of a sell-out crowd. Tabai Matson selects Dino Lamb at blindside flanker and Josh Bassett on the wing. Prediction:Awaywin.

BORDEAUX v GLOUCESTER (St a de Cha ban D el mas ,3.15 pm,BTS port 3)

George Skivington makes six changes to his Gloucester team as they strive to qualify with an upset win. Albert Tuisue returns at No 8, Jack Clement is in the back row and Billy Twelvetrees is fly-half. Prediction:Homewin.

EXETER v CASTRES (SandyPark,5.30pm,BTSport2)

Henry Slade has been cleared to captain the Chiefs after his red card last weekend was rescinded. Harvey Skinner replaces Joe Simmonds at No 10. Rory O’Loughlin, James Kenny, Josh Iosefa-Scott and Jannes Kirsten are the other additions. Prediction:Homewin.

POOL B NORTHAMPTON v LA ROCHELLE (Franklin’ s Gardens ,1 pm, ITV1&BTS port 3)

Saints are out but they have named a strong side to take on Ronan O’Gara’s title-holders. Fraser Dingwall comes into midfield. England scrum-half Alex Mitchell is out of the 23. Courtney Lawes shifts across the back row to blindside. Prediction:Awaywin.

ULSTER v SALE (Ravenhill,8pm,BTSport2)

Both sides are chasing a win to reach the last 16. Ulster are led by Alan O’Connor, with Billy Burns and Stuart McCloskey restored as the 10-12 axis. Sale refresh the pack with Bevan Rodd, Ewan Ashman, James Harper and Josh Beaumont. Prediction:Homewin.

TOMORROW POOL A EDINBURGH v SARACENS (Edinburgh Stadium ,5.30 pm,BTS port 2)

In the absence of the suspended Owen Farrell, Jamie George continues as Saracens captain and Alex Goode again operates at No 10. Prediction:Awaywin.

POOL B MONTPELLIER v LONDON IRISH (St a de Yves du Manoir,1pm,BTS port 2)

Ollie Hassell-Collins is one of just five who retain their starting places in the Exiles line-up, days after being called up to the England squad. Irish — who can’t qualify — will be captained by Rob Simmons. Prediction:Homewin.