Sale Sharks and Saracens go head-to-head in a crucial Gallagher PREM Rugby clash on Sunday, with both sides still clinging to outside hopes of breaking into the playoff places.
With time running out in the regular season, every result carries added weight in the race for the top four.
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Sale face the steeper climb, sitting well adrift of the playoff positions and realistically needing a perfect run-in to stay in contention. They make several changes, including handing Jos Gilmore his first PREM start after a series of impactful appearances from the bench. Injuries in the back three force a reshuffle, with Tom Roebuck moving to fullback and Alex Wills coming into the starting lineup.
Saracens, meanwhile, remain within striking distance but cannot afford slip-ups. They bring back key figures including Ben Earl and Theo McFarland to strengthen the forward pack, while Max Malins steps in at fullback following Elliot Daly’s injury. The inclusion of Olly Hartley for his first league start of 2026 adds further intrigue to a side packed with experience.
Sale’s forward-oriented game is reflected in their league-leading 65 mauls won, while George Ford’s 3,384 kick metres underline their territorial approach. Saracens counter with attacking firepower, leading the PREM in offloads (158) and defenders beaten (413), with Noah Caluori’s 12 tries highlighting their finishing ability.
Sale Sharks vs. Saracens Kickoff Time
Sale Sharks host Saracens at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, with Christophe Ridley appointed as referee. The match is part of the Gallagher PREM Rugby schedule.
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Sale Sharks Lineup vs. Saracens
- Tom Roebuck
- Tom O’Flaherty
- Rob du Preez
- Rekeiti Ma’asi-White
- Alex Wills
- George Ford
- Gus Warr
- Asher Opoku-Fordjour
- Ethan Caine
- James Harper
- Ernst van Rhyn (c)
- Ben Bamber
- Jacques Vermeulen
- Jos Gilmore
- Sam Dugdale
Replacements:
- Alfie Longstaff
- Ralph McEachran
- Tye Raymont
- Dylan Hodkinson
- Reuben Logan
- Dom Hanson
- Marius Louw
- Tristan Woodman
Saracens Lineup vs. Sale Sharks
- Max Malins
- Noah Caluori
- Nick Tompkins
- Olly Hartley
- Rotimi Segun
- Fergus Burke
- Charlie Bracken
- Rhys Carre
- Jamie George
- Marcus Street
- Maro Itoje (c)
- Hugh Tizard
- Theo McFarland
- Ben Earl
- Tom Willis
Replacements:
- Theo Dan
- Eroni Mawi
- Marco Riccioni
- Harry Wilson
- Nathan Michelow
- Ivan Van Zyl
- Owen Farrell
- Angus Hall
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