On Saturday, the action starts at the Twickenham Stoop where Harlequins take on last year’s champions, Leicester Tigers. Predictions lean towards Leicester edging out by 5 points. The comprehensive squad lists for both teams are as follows:
Harlequins:
1. Will Hobson
2. Jack Walker
3. Harry Johnson-Holmes
4. James Dun
5. Harry Browne
6. Jack Kenningham
7. Seb Driscoll (c)
8. Lucas Schmid
9. Will Porter
10. Connor Slevin
11. Theo Povey
12. Bryn Bradley
13. Oscar Beard
14. Nick David
15. Tyrone Green
Replacements:
16. Ashton Graham
17. Jamie Miller
18. Sitiveni Vasuturaga
19. Jonny Green
20. Leo Dickinson
21. Stuart Townsend
22. Josh Bellamy
23. Sean Kerr
Leicester Tigers:
1. Mako Vunipola
2. Charlie Clare (c)
3. Joel Sclavi
4. James Thompson
5. Cameron Henderson
6. Finn Carnduff
7. Samuel Williams
8. George Marsh
9. Tom Whiteley
10. Billy Searle
11. Kesena Izu
12. Joseph Woodward
13. Charlie Myall
14. Will Wand
15. George Pearson
Replacements:
16. Sam Moli
17. Tarek Haffar
18. Ale Loman
19. Osian Thomas
20. Josh Manz
21. Charlie Bemand
22. Ryan Crowley
23. Wilf McCarthy
"We don't know what we're capable of," the Newcastle Red Bulls boss mused about the season ahead.
Meanwhile, Saracens are predicted to secure a victory over Northampton Saints with a comfortable margin of 10 points. The fixture will take place at StoneX Stadium, headlined by a dynamic Saracens squad aiming to set a strong season's start.
Over at Ashton Gate, Bristol Bears are expected to pull off a win against Gloucester by 7 points. The squads for both teams are poised for a robust match:
Bristol Bears:
1. Max Lahiff
2. Harry Thacker
3. Jimmy Halliwell
4. George Taylor
5. Joe Batley
6. Paddy Pearce
7. Kenzie Jenkins
8. Fitz Harding (c)
9. Harry Randall
10. AJ MacGinty
11. Gabriel Ibitoye
12. James Williams
13. Victor Worsnip
14. Ollie Harris
15. Noah Heward
Replacements:
16. Tomas Gwilliam
17. Andrew Turner
18. Sam Scott
19. Noah Williams
20. Ben Rogers
21. Kieran Marmion
22. Sam Worsley
23. Max Clark
Gloucester:
1. Val Rapava Ruskin
2. Jack Innard
3. Afo Fasogbon
4. Joe Joyce
5. Jack Mann
6. Jack Clement
7. Lewis Ludlow (c)
8. Will Trenholm
9. Dan Robson
10. Charlie Atkinson
11. Ben Loader
12. Max Knight
13. Phil Cokanasiga
14. Ollie Thorley
15. Ben Redshaw
Replacements:
16. Seb Blake
17. Dian Bleuler
18. Ciaran Knight
19. Harry Taylor
20. Jack Gilbert
21. Caolan Englefield
22. Ross Byrne
23. Junior Denny
The culmination of the weekend's matches will see Sale Sharks and Bath battle it out at CorpAcq Stadium. Sale Sharks are favored with a 15-point lead prediction. The match is available for live streaming on PREM Rugby's YouTube channel, ensuring fans don't miss a moment.
This promising start to the domestic season is not just a showcase of rugby talent but also a testament to the teams’ hard work during the off-season. As the matches unfold, the strategies, fitness, and teamwork of each squad will be put to the ultimate test, setting the tone for the rest of the season.
