2020-21 Premiership Rugby – Harlequins vs Sale Sharks Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Harlequins vs Sale Sharks taking place? Saturday 20th February, 2021 – 13:00 (UK)
Where is Harlequins vs Sale Sharks taking place? Twickenham Stoop, London
Where can I get tickets for Harlequins vs Sale Sharks? Check official club websites for information about purchasing tickets
What television channel is Harlequins vs Sale Sharks on? BT Sport have the rights to televise Gallagher Premiership matches so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Harlequins vs Sale Sharks? If televised on BT Sport, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Harlequins: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Louis Lynagh, 13 Joe Marchant, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Aaron Morris, 10 Marcus Smith, 9 Danny Care, 8 Alex Dombrandt, 7 Will Evans, 6 Archie White, 5 Stephan Lewies (c), 4 Matt Symons, 3 Simon Kerrod, 2 Scott Baldwin, 1 Joe Marler
Replacements: 16 Elia Elia, 17 Jordan Els, 18 Wilco Louw, 19 Glen Young, 20 James Chisholm, 21 Martin Landajo, 22 Brett Herron, 23 Luke Northmore
Sale: 15 Simon Hammersley, 14 Denny Solomona, 13 Sam James, 12 Luke James, 11 Marland Yarde, 10 Robert du Preez, 9 Will Cliff, 8 Daniel du Preez, 7 Jono Ross (c), 6 Jean-Luc du Preez, 5 Josh Beaumont, 4 Matt Postlethwaite, 3 Coenie Oosthuizen, 2 Ewan Ashman, 1 Valery Morozov
Replacements: 16 Curtis Langdon, 17 Bevan Rodd, 18 WillGriff John, 19 Lood de Jager, 20 Cobus Wiese, 21 Cameron Neild, 22 Raffi Quirke, 23 Conor Doherty
THE PREDICTION
Harlequins came out on top of an exciting tussle against Leicester Tigers last Saturday to make it four matches unbeaten in the Premiership. Their excellent run of form has coincided well with Sale Sharks’ first defeat in four in a 22-27 upset by Bath last Friday and that leaves this match up in the air in terms of a predictable winner. Quins have all the momentum and know they can leapfrog their visitors into third place with a statement victory here and they can be backed to cover -4 at home against the stunned Sharks.
