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YOUR WEEKEND GUIDE TO ALL OF THE CHAMPIONS CUP ACTION

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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: Home win.

LA ROCHELLE v EXETER (Pool 2)

TODAY: Stade Marcel Deflandre, 3.15pm —

Dave Dennis is restored to the Exeter pack, while Ian Whitten replaces Sam Hill in midfield. PREDICTION: Home win.

BATH v ULSTER (Pool 3)

TODAY: Recreation Ground, 1pm —

England trio Sam Underhill, Jonathan Joseph and Ruaridh McConnochi­e are back for Bath. Billy Burns starts at 10 for Ulster. PREDICTION: Home win.

CLERMONT AUVERGNE v HARLEQUINS (Pool 3)

TODAY: Stade Marcel Michelin, 5.30pm —

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: Home win.

OSPREYS v MUNSTER (Pool 4)

TODAY: Liberty Stadium, 5.30pm —

Ospreys are still without most of their Wales contingent, including Alun Wyn Jones. Ireland stars Conor Murray and Keith Earls return for Munster. PREDICTION: Away win.

NORTHAMPTO­N v LYON (Pool 1)

TOMORROW: Franklin’s Gardens, 1pm

The Saints summon their World Cup

— cavalry, including England forward Courtney Lawes. 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,

3.15pm — 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. All matches LIVE on BT Sport.

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