2020-21 Premiership Rugby – Leicester Tigers vs Sale Sharks Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Leicester Tigers vs Sale Sharks taking place? Friday 29th January, 2021 – 19:45 (UK)

Where is Leicester Tigers vs Sale Sharks taking place? Welford Road, Leicester

Where can I get tickets for Leicester Tigers vs Sale Sharks? Check official club websites for information about purchasing tickets

What television channel is Leicester Tigers 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 Leicester Tigers 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

Leicester Tigers: 15 Freddie Steward, 14 Kobus van Wyk, 13 Matías Moroni, 12 Matt Scott, 11 Nemani Nadolo, 10 Zack Henry, 9 Richard Wigglesworth, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Tommy Reffell, 6 Hanro Liebenberg, 5 Calum Green, 4 Harry Wells, 3 Dan Cole, 2 Tom Youngs (c), 1 Luan de Bruin

Replacements: 16 Julián Montoya, 17 Nephi Leatigaga, 18 Joe Heyes, 19 Tomás Lavanini, 20 George Martin, 21 Cyle Brink, 22 Jack Van Poortvliet, 23 Johnny McPhillips

Sale: 15 Luke James, 14 Byron McGuigan, 13 Sam James, 12 Sam Hill, 11 Marland Yarde, 10 AJ MacGinty, 9 Faf de Klerk, 8 Josh Beaumont, 7 Sam Dugdale, 6 Jono Ross (c), 5 JP du Preez, 4 Cobus Wiese, 3 WillGriff John, 2 Akker van der Merwe, 1 Bevan Rodd

Replacements: 16 Curtis Langdon, 17 Ross Harrison, 18 Coenie Oosthuizen, 19 James Phillips, 20 Cameron Neild, 21 Will Cliff, 22 Robert du Preez, 23 Tom Roebuck

THE PREDICTION

Leicester were awarded a default victory against Northampton last timeout in the Premiership after their opponents were forced to pull out of the match due to covid-19 cases, and that should make up for their own default loss to Newcastle a few games prior for the same reasons. Including their covid-induced results, Leicester have won four of their last five matches in all competitions and looked in good form against a struggling Bath side at the start of the year. They host tough competition in Sale, however, with the Sharks on a two-match winning streak in the division after a sticky spell over December. Sale have yet to find their full groove, though, and two close victories over Gloucester and Worcester should give hope to the hosts that they can spring a surprise here. This looks closer than first appearances and Leicester could be backed to edge this match at home. You could give them a +6 head-start for some peace of mind though.