At The AJ Bell Stadium on November 17, 2023, at 19:45 UTC, as Sale Sharks face off against the struggling Newcastle Falcons. Sale Sharks, sitting comfortably at 2nd in the Premiership standings, aim to solidify their position, while the Falcons, at the bottom and winless in their last five games, are desperate for a turnaround.
Sale Sharks vs Newcastle Falcons
Date: 17/11/2023
Time: 19:45 UTC
Venue: AJ Bell Stadium
Sale’s impressive form, winning four of their last five games, positions them as strong favorites. Contrastingly, Newcastle Falcons, having lost their last five games, including a 50-12 defeat by Saracens, face a formidable challenge. The prediction leans towards Sale Sharks for a decisive victory over poor Newcastle Falcons.
Prediction: Sale to win
The Falcons enter the match winless in their last five games, including a series of narrow losses and a tough defeat against Saracens (50-12). However, history favors them with victories in two of their last three head-to-head encounters against Sale Sharks.
Sale Sharks, positioned impressively at 2nd in the Premiership standings, are riding a wave of success, winning four of their last five games. Notable triumphs include a 24-10 win against Gloucester and a convincing 27-13 victory over Bristol Bears. With their eyes on maintaining momentum, Sale Sharks are poised for a strong performance on home turf.
Sale Sharks: Bevan Rodd, Agustin Creevy, Nick Schonert, Cobus Wiese, Jonny Hill, Ernst Van Rhyn, Sam Dugdale, Dan Du Preez, Gus Warr, George Ford, Arron Reed, Sam Bedlow, Robert du Preez, Tom Roebuck, Sam James
Newcastle Falcons: Adam Brocklebank, Bryan Byrne, Mark Tampin, Pedro Rubiolo, Kiren McDonald, Sam Cross, Guy Pepper, Callum Chick, Hugh O’Sullivan, Rory Jennings, Mateo Carreras, Matias Orlando, Matias Moroni, Adam Radwan,Elliott Obatoyinbo