2019-20 Premiership Rugby – Northampton Saints vs Wasps Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Northampton Saints vs Wasps taking place? Sunday 16th August, 2020 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Northampton Saints vs Wasps taking place? Franklin's Gardens, Northampton
What is the expected weather for Northampton Saints vs Wasps? Expected weather & temperature here
Where can I get tickets for Northampton Saints vs Wasps? This match will be played behind closed doors
What television channel is Northampton Saints vs Wasps on? BT Sport have the rights to televise Gallagher Premiership matches so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Northampton Saints vs Wasps? If televised on BT Sport, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Northampton: Furbank; Mallinder, Dingwall, Francis, Tuala; Biggar, Mitchell; van Wyk, Haywood, Hill, Ribbans, Ratuniyarawa, Lawes, Ludlam, Harrison (capt).
Replacements: Matavesi, Hobbs-Awoyemi, Franks, Coles, Tonks, Taylor, Proctor, Naiyaravoro.
Wasps: Minozzi; Kibirige, Fekitoa, Gopperth, Bassett; Umaga, Robson; Harris, Taylor, Brookes, Launchbury (capt), Rowlands, Willis, Young, Shields
Replacements: Oghre, West, Toomaga-Allen, Gaskell, Vailanu, Vellacott, Sopoaga, Mills.
THE PREDICTION
There is just two points separating Northampton Saints and Wasps in the Premiership table and they are two relatively well-matched sides. The Saints return to action without World Cup winner Cobus Reinach who has left for Montpellier so that weakens them somewhat. Wasps on the other hand can count upon England star Joe Launchbury so he will lead the side for the first time since January. Games between these two teams have been highly entertaining in recent times with plenty of action at both ends. Six of their last eight meetings have contained 53 points or more and there is every chance that this could follow suit.
