Lyon vs Wasps Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Lyon vs Wasps taking place? Lyon vs Wasps will take place on Saturday 14th May, 2022 at 12:30 (UK)
Where is Lyon vs Wasps taking place? Lyon vs Wasps will take place at Matmut Stadium de Gerland in Lyon
Where can I get tickets for Lyon vs Wasps? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Lyon vs Wasps on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to show European Rugby Challenge Cup matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Lyon vs Wasps
Where can I stream Lyon vs Wasps? If Lyon vs Wasps is televised on BT Sport, subscribers will be able to stream the match live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Lyon: 15 Toby Arnold, 14 Josua Tuisova, 13 Pierre-Louis Barassi, 12 Charlie Ngatai, 11 Davit Niniashvili, 10 Leo Berdeu, 9 Baptiste Couilloud, 8 Patrick Sobela (c), 7 Beka Saginadze, 6 Dylan Cretin, 5 Romain Taofifenua, 4 Joel Kpoku, 3 Demba Bamba, 2 Guillaume Marchand, 1 Sébastien Taofifenua
Replacements: 16 Yanis Charcosset, 17 Jérôme Rey, 18 Francisco Gomez Kodela, 19 Temo Mayanavanua, 20 Loann Goujon, 21 Jean-Marc Doussain, 22 Felix Lambey, 23 Xavier Mignot
Wasps: 15 Jacob Umaga, 14 Francois Hougaard, 13 Malakai Fekitoa, 12 Jimmy Gopperth, 11 Josh Bassett, 10 Charlie Atkinson, 9 Dan Robson, 8 Alfie Barbeary, 7 Jack Willis, 6 Brad Shields, 5 Elliott Stooke, 4 Joe Launchbury (c), 3 Bi Alo, 2 Gabriel Oghre, 1 Tom West
Replacements: 16 Dan Frost, 17 Ben Harris, 18 Elliott Millar-Mills, 19 James Gaskell, 20 Tom Willis, 21 Will Porter, 22 Sam Spink, 23 Zach Kibrige
THE PREDICTION
Lyon were under serious threat of a rare defeat at home to Glasgow Warriors on Saturday as they went in seven points behind at half-time but an improved performance in the second sees them through to the last four. They face a Wasps side unafraid of anyone, home or away, right now after a thrilling 30-34 victory at Edinburgh on Saturday made it eight matches unbeaten across all competitions. Wasps are unbeaten in five on their travels to set-up a fascinating clash at one of the toughest places to come in European rugby and this could come down to the wire despite a likely healthy scoreline. Back this match to see well over 40 points and consider taking the visitors with a hefty +5 to smash and grab here, although leaving the result to chance remains the sensible option.
