The Sale Sharks return to Champions Cup action with a home pool-stage matchup against the Hollywoodbets Sharks, with both teams looking to regain momentum after uneven recent results. 

Sale enters after a narrow 19-17 loss to the Bristol Bears in Gallagher PREM play and has split its opening two Champions Cup fixtures. 

The English side fell 26-21 to the Glasgow Warriors in Round 1, before responding with a convincing 35-14 victory over Clermont in Round 2.

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The Hollywoodbets Sharks arrive under pressure after a difficult stretch across competitions. 

The South African side lost 23-22 to the Lions in URC play last week and has yet to record a Champions Cup win this season. 

The team's European campaign opened with a 44-17 loss to Connacht in Round 1, followed by a 56-19 defeat to Toulouse in Round 2, leaving little margin for error as pool play continues.

With Sale showing an ability to rebound, and the Sharks searching for stability, this matchup places emphasis on physicality and execution. 

Sale’s home advantage and recent European response contrast with the Sharks’ need to tighten defensively, setting the stage for a pivotal January contest.

Sale Sharks vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks Kickoff Time, Lineups

The Sale Sharks host the Hollywoodbets Sharks at 12:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 10 in this Investec Champions Cup pool-stage matchup.

How To Watch Sale Sharks vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks

Sale Sharks vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks streams live on FloRugby and the FloSports app as part of Investec Champions Cup coverage.

Sale Sharks Lineup vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks

Starting XV

1. Bevan Rodd
2. Nathan Jibulu
3. James Harper
4. Ben Bamber
5. Ernst van Rhyn
6. Jacques Vermeulen
7. Sam Dugdale
8. Tom Curry
9. Gus Warr
10. George Ford
11. Tom O'Flaherty
12. Rekeiti Ma'asi-White
13. Robert du Preez
14. Obi Ene
15. Joe Carpenter

Replacements

• 16. Ethan Caine
• 17. Simon McIntyre
• 18. WillGriff John
• 19. Tom Burrow
• 20. Hyron Andrews
• 21. Dom Hanson
• 22. Marius Louw
• 23. Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr

Hollywoodbets Sharks Lineup vs. Sale Sharks

Starting XV

1. Lee-Marvin Mazibuko
2. Eduan Swart
3. Vincent Koch
4. Corne Rahl
5. Emile van Heerden
6. Tinotenda Mavesere
7. Emmanuel Tshituka
8. Nick Hatton
9. Ross Braude
10. Siya Masuku
11. Le Roux Malan
12. Jurenzo Julius
13. Francois Venter
14. Yaw Penxe
15. Hakeem Kunene

Replacements

• 16. Ethan Bester
• 17. Phatu Ganyane
• 18. Mawande Mdanda
• 19. Vincent Tshituka
• 20. Matt Romao
• 21. Ceano Everson
• 22. Jean Smith
• 23. Marnus Potgieter

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Investec Champions Cup Round 3 

Friday, Jan. 9

• 3 p.m. ET: Castres Olympique vs. Bath Rugby, Stade Pierre-Fabre
• 3 p.m. ET: Edinburgh Rugby vs. Gloucester Rugby, TBD

Saturday, Jan. 10

• 8 a.m. ET: Vodacom Bulls vs. Bristol Bears, Loftus Versfeld
• 10:15 a.m. ET: Clermont Auvergne vs. Glasgow Warriors, Stade Marcel-Michelin
• 12:30 p.m. ET: Leinster Rugby vs. La Rochelle, TBD
• 12:30 p.m. ET: Sale Sharks vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks, Salford Community Stadium
• 3 p.m. ET: Scarlets vs. Pau, Parc y Scarlets
• 3 p.m. ET: Leicester Tigers vs. Bayonne, Mattioli Woods Welford Road

Sunday, Jan. 11

• 8 a.m. ET: Harlequins vs. DHL Stormers, Twickenham Stoop
• 8 a.m. ET: Toulon vs. Munster Rugby, Stade Félix Mayol
• 10:15 a.m. ET: Bordeaux-Bègles vs. Northampton Saints, Stade Chaban-Delmas
• 12:30 p.m. ET: Saracens vs. Toulouse, StoneX Stadium

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