THE FACTS
When is Sale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers taking place? Friday 7th May, 2021 – 19:45 (UK)
Where is Sale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers taking place? AJ Bell Stadium, Eccles
Where can I get tickets for Sale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers? Check official club websites for information about purchasing tickets
What television channel is Sale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers on? BT Sport have the rights to televise Gallagher Premiership matches so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Sale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers? If televised on BT Sport, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Sale Sharks: 15 Luke James, 14 Byron McGuigan, 13 Sam James, 12 Sam Hill, 11 Marland Yarde, 10 AJ MacGinty, 9 Faf de Klerk, 8 Daniel du Preez, 7 Tom Curry, 6 Jean-Luc du Preez, 5 Josh Beaumont (c), 4 Cobus Wiese, 3 Coenie Oosthuizen, 2 Akker van der Merwe, 1 Bevan Rodd
Replacements: 16 Ewan Ashman, 17 Ross Harrison, 18 WillGriff John, 19 James Phillips, 20 Cameron Neild, 21 Raffi Quirke, 22 Kieran Wilkinson, 23 Connor Doherty
Leicester Tigers: 15 Zack Henry, 14 Kobus van Wyk, 13 Matías Moroni, 12 Dan Kelly, 11 Kini Murimurivalu, 10 Johnny McPhillips, 9 Ben Youngs (c), 8 Hanro Liebenberg, 7 Cyle Brink, 6 George Martin, 5 Tomás Lavanini, 4 Cameron Henderson, 3 Joe Heyes, 2 Charlie Clare, 1 Luan de Bruin
Replacements: 16 Nic Dolly, 17 James Whitcombe, 18 Will Hurd, 19 Calum Green, 20 Jasper Wiese, 21 Jack van Poortvliet, 22 David Williams, 23 Freddie Steward
THE PREDICTION
Sale Sharks had to come from behind to beat Worcester Warriors 32-35 away from home last time out to make it four wins in a row in the Premiership. They were afforded a rest last weekend unlike visiting Leicester Tigers, who reached the Challenge Cup finals after an incredible fightback against Ulster to win their semi-final 33-24. The Tigers’ home form has been superb in recent weeks and they will hope to take some of that over to Twickenham for a final against Top 14 side Montpellier later this month but they could be forgiven for being a little distracted on Friday evening away from home. Sale are chasing a Premiership title and should play like a side in the running so take the hosts to cover -7 at home in this one.