2019-20 Premiership Rugby – London Irish vs Bristol Bears Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is London Irish vs Bristol Bears taking place? Sunday 4th October, 2020 – 15:00 (UK)

Where is London Irish vs Bristol Bears taking place? Twickenham Stoop, London

What is the expected weather for London Irish vs Bristol Bears? 10c with a 60% chance of rain

Where can I get tickets for London Irish vs Bristol Bears? This match will be played behind closed doors

What television channel is London Irish vs Bristol Bears on? BT Sport have the rights to televise Gallagher Premiership matches so it is worth checking their schedule

Where can I stream London Irish vs Bristol Bears? If televised on BT Sport, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app

TEAM NEWS

London Irish: 15 Tom Homer, 14 Ben Loader, 13 Curtis Rona, 12 Phil Cokanasiga, 11 Ollie Hassell-Collins, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Albert Tuisue, 7 Jack Cooke, 6 Matt Rogerson (c), 5 Chunya Munga, 4 George Nott, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Agustin Creevy, 1 Allan Dell

Replacements: 16 Matt Cornish, 17 Harry Elrington, 18 Ollie Hoskins, 19 Sebastian de Chaves, 20 Ben Donnell, 21 Ben Meehan, 22 Theo Brophy Clews, 23 James Stokes

Bristol Bears: 15 Ioan Lloyd, 14 Luke Morahan, 13 Semi Radradra, 12 Siale Piutau (c), 11 Piers O’Conor, 10 Max Malins, 9 Harry Randall, 8 Ben Earl, 7 Jake Heenan, 6 Chris Vui, 5 Joe Joyce, 4 Ed Holmes, 3 John Afoa, 2 Harry Thacker, 1 Jake Woolmore

Replacements: 16 Will Capon, 17 Yann Thomas, 18 Kyle Sinckler, 19 Mitch Eadie, 20 Fitz Harding, 21 Andy Uren, 22 Callum Sheedy, 23 Sam Bedlow

THE PREDICTION

Bristol Bears come into this final round of matches sat just outside the top four but with just two points separating second to fifth, they will be fired up to get a bonus-point victory here. They make the trip to face London Irish whose season is fading and they have nothing to play for here. The hosts won their first game since the resumption last time out against a vastly under-strength Exeter side but this will be a tough proposition. They lost their previous seven games since the resumption and conceded 36 points or more in their last four games prior to that Exeter win. Another heavy loss is on the cards here as Bristol should ease to a comprehensive win.