Racing 92 vs Sale Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Racing 92 vs Sale taking place? Racing 92 vs Sale will take place on Sunday 8th May, 2022 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Racing 92 vs Sale taking place? Racing 92 vs Sale will take place at Paris La Defense Arena in Paris
Where can I get tickets for Racing 92 vs Sale? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Racing 92 vs Sale on in the UK? Racing 92 vs Sale will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Racing 92 vs Sale? BT Sport subscribers can stream Racing 92 vs Sale live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Racing 92: 15 Max Spring, 14 Teddy Thomas, 13 Gael Fickou, 12 Henry Chavancy, 11 Juan Imhoff, 10 Finn Russell, 9 Nolann Le Garrec, 8 Yoan Tanga, 7 Ibrahim Diallo, 6 Wenceslas Lauret, 5 Anton Bresler, 4 Baptiste Chouzenoux, 3 Cedate Gomes Sa, 2 Camille Chat, 1 Hassane Kolinga
Replacements: 16 Teddy Baubigny, 17 Eddy Ben Arous, 18 Trevor Nyakane, 19 Bernard Le Roux, 20 Baptiste Pesenti, 21 Maxime Machenaud, 22 Antoine Gibert, 23 Virimi Vakatawa
Sale Sharks: 15 Luke James, 14 Tom Roebuck, 13 Robert du Preez, 12 Manu Tuilagi, 11 Simon Hammersley, 10 AJ MacGinty, 9 Faf de Klerk, 8 Dan du Preez, 7 Tom Curry, 6 Jono Ross (c), 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Jean-Luc du Preez, 3 Nick Schonert, 2 Akker van der Merwe, 1 Bevan Rod
Replacements: 16 Ewan Ashman, 17 Simon McIntyre, 18 Coenie Oosthuizen, 19 Cobus Wiese, 20 Ben Curry, 21 Gus Warr, 22 Sam James, 23 Rohan Janse van Rensburg
THE PREDICTION
In-form Racing 92 ran rampant at Pau last Saturday in a 21-42 victory that extends their winning streak to five across all competitions. They have lost just twice at home this season to previous Top 14 leaders Bordeaux Begles and current leaders Montpellier but they are riding a nine-match unbeaten streak here since that looks a tough ask for travelling Sale Sharks. The visitors’ recent results have come close indeed in recent weeks, with a 35-27 victory at home to struggling Newcastle Falcons not up to the standard they were exhibiting just a few months ago. Sale are, however, unbeaten in three away matches overall and with each of their last six results settled by eight points or less this could come down the finest of margins. Back in-form Racing 92 to edge this with an outright win or hand them a +1 head-start for luck.
