London Irish vs Saracens Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is London Irish vs Saracens taking place? London Irish vs Saracens will take place on Saturday 19th February, 2022 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is London Irish vs Saracens taking place? London Irish vs Saracens will take place at Community Stadium in Brentford
Where can I get tickets for London Irish vs Saracens? Ticket information for London Irish vs Saracens can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is London Irish vs Saracens on in the UK? London Irish vs Saracens will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream London Irish vs Saracens in the UK? London Irish vs Saracens cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
London Irish: 15 James Stokes, 14 Kyle Rowe, 13 Curtis Rona, 12 Benhard van Rensburg, 11 Ollie Hassell-Collins, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Nick Phipps (c), 8 Sean O’Brien.7 Juan Martin Gonzalez, 6 Olly Cracknell, 5 Adam Coleman, 4 Rob Simmons, 3 Marcel van der Merwe, 2 Agustin Creevy, 1 Will Goodrick-Clarke
Replacements: 16 Matt Cornish, 17 Facundo Gigena, 18 Ollie Hoskins, 19 George Nott, 20 Albert Tuisue, 21 Ben White, 22 Terrence Hepetema, 23 Lucio Cinti
Saracens: 15 Alex Goode,14 Rotimi Segun,13 Alex Lozowski,12 Dom Morris,11 Alex Lewington,10 Manu Vunipola,9 Ivan van Zyl,8 Billy Vunipola,7 Ben Earl,6 Theo McFarland,5 Tim Swinson,4 Nick Isiekwe,3 Vincent Koch,2 Tom Woolstencroft,1 Mako Vunipola (c)
Replacements: 16 Kapeli Pifeleti,17 Eroni Mawi,18 Sam Wainwright,19 Andy Christie,20 Jackson Wray,21 Ruben de Haas,22 Nick Tompkins,23 Sean Maitland
THE PREDICTION
London Irish stunned Bristol Bears last Friday night with an incredible comeback victory, going from 15-10 down at half-time to 32-49 away from home. The Exiles have been enjoying some surprising form for some time now, starting with a shock 34-34 draw at Saracens way back in November. Since then they have lost just three matches across all competitions and won each of their home games. Saracens overcame reigning Premiership champions Harlequins last Sunday, winning out 19-10 amidst driving rain and wind. Conditions look ugly again this weekend, with a reduced score likely, and taking the visitors to win outright does not seem too cautious a pick here. Backing the hosts to come through with a +4 head-start could well be a shrewd move.
