Opening weekend predictions.

Time yet again to pitch myself up against Jeremy Guscott of the BBC.

Friday

Sale Sharks vs Newcastle
Friday night scheduling favouring the Sharks yet again.
20-12

Saturday

London Irish vs Saracens
Irish to start season slowly, Saracens to explode out of the blocks.
21-38

Exeter vs Gloucester
Exeter to take a bit of time to get used to the pace. Gloucester to start the season strongly before drifting in the middle.
10-40

Wasps vs Harlequins
Tricky to call. Both sides could have a great season.
21-21

Leeds vs Bath
Leeds did well to stay up. Bath have added some quality signings.
18-40

Northampton vs Leicester
Northampton to kick on this season. Leicester to fall away.
28-26

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