Gloucester Vs Sale: A supporters’ guide to the penultimate PREM Cup night at Kingsholm
For fans weighing travel and TV choices, this Gloucester vs Sale matchup matters because it directly shapes which club still controls its semi-final destiny. The hosts need a lift to climb back into the top two in the pool; the visitors arrive with heavy selection changes and a returning captain. Here’s a compact, practical primer for supporters and casual viewers before kick-off.
Gloucester Vs Sale — what travelling and TV viewers should expect
The match is the penultimate pool-stage fixture that will influence qualification for the semi-finals. Kick-off is scheduled for 7: 45pm ET at Kingsholm Stadium, with live television and online coverage beginning ahead of the game (coverage starts at 7: 30pm ET). If you’re tuning in or heading to the ground, expect full-strength commitment from both sides in different areas: Gloucester making a handful of changes and Sale making a significantly larger rotation with their captain back to lead the side.
- Gloucester are aiming to climb back into the top two in the pool to keep semi-final hopes alive.
- Sale have made broad changes to their matchday XV following a recent defeat, but their captain returns to lead the team.
- The last cup meeting between these clubs in the pool saw Gloucester win 29-28 away; that close margin suggests another tight contest is likely.
- If you’re wondering why selection matters: bench depth and fresh front-row options are likely to decide late momentum.
Match details and confirmed team lists
Here are the published match-day lineups that fans will want to know before the first whistle. Replacements are listed as named for match use.
Gloucester Rugby
- 15 Ben Redshaw
- 14 Josh Hathaway
- 13 Josiah Edwards Giraud
- 12 Max Knight
- 11 Ollie Thorley
- 10 Charlie Atkinson
- 9 Caolan Englefield
- 1 Val Rapava Ruskin
- 2 Seb Blake
- 3 Afo Fasogbon
- 4 Danny Eite
- 5 Matias Alemanno
- 6 James Venter
- 7 Lewis Ludlow (C)
- 8 Will Trenholm
Replacements: Manaaki Boyle Tiatia; Dian Bleuler; Ciaran Knight; Josh Basham; Jack Mann; Callum Braley; Ross Byrne; George Barton.
Sale Sharks
- 15 Luke James
- 14 Arron Reed
- 13 Joe Bedlow
- 12 Rekeiti Ma’asi-White
- 11 Alex Wills
- 10 Rob du Preez
- 9 Raffi Quirke
- 1 Si McIntyre
- 2 Nathan Jibulu
- 3 James Harper
- 4 Ben Bamber
- 5 Hyron Andrews
- 6 Ernst van Rhyn (C)
- 7 Sam Dugdale
- 8 Jacques Vermeulen
Replacements: Tadgh McElroy; Ralph McEachran; Tye Raymont; Reuben Logan; Ethan Caine; Dom Hanson; Tom Curtis; Tom O’Flaherty.
Here’s the part that matters for fans in the ground and at home: Gloucester have trimmed a few changes but kept continuity in midfield, while Sale’s broader shuffle—ten changes from their previous pool game—means substitution patterns and forward stamina could swing the second half.
What’s easy to miss is the potential impact of bench composition: both sides have named experienced backs among their replacements, which could shape late-game territory and scoring opportunities.
Practical reminders before you set off or log in: arrive or tune in early for the pre-match coverage and team news; if you’re attending at Kingsholm expect a full matchday programme of build-up. Match officials will be supported by two assistant referees as named for the game.
Short checklist for supporters: tickets/entry plan if attending; verify local broadcast availability if viewing at home; note that selection and substitutions announced here are the published matchday squads and are subject to change right up to kick-off.
