Challenge Cup 2018/19

Anyone know when date and time for Bordeaux game will be announced?

That seems a bit harsh to me. I know there was precedent with a Bucharest game before but there was about 2 metres of snow this time so you'd imagine there wasn't a whole pile they could do. EPCR surely the main culprit for scheduling a game there that weekend rather than giving them two home games in October like used to be the case.

(I'd bet Heidelberg's pitch was playable)

Sale beat Saracens last night 24-18 to move 4th in Premiership. They now have serious momentum ahead of next week. May opt not to focus on Europe having moved to 4th in table in England.

Harlequins are on a bit of a run and are up to third in the Premiership now (though plenty bunched below them).
The way I see it the likely home QFs are:
Clermont - nailed on for a top seeding and will definitely qualify via the Top 14
La Rochelle - one win from the two Zebre games should be enough for a home QF. Looking very good for top 6 in France.
Sale/Connacht - Sale in line for a top 2 seeding if they win on Sat. Connacht would be third unless La Rochelle drop points
Harlequins/Ospreys - will likely play each other in the QF anyway, home advantage at stake

The possiblity of poxing into the Champions Cup without even having to win a semi-final is a big incentive to win on Saturday, but if anything the incentive is even greater for Sale as they would probably end up with a home quarter and semi (and final just up the road).

The few weeks off after round six gives a bit of an advantage to the English teams with less imperative to rest players, though with Sale having played nearly the same 15 the last 3 games, they might be tempted to give some of them a breather.

I agree, Sale have no premiership match till 16 Feb so I think they will put out a fairly strong side, I hope we put out a strong side also, shud be a cracking game

Perpignan 27 Bordeaux 34. Bonus point for Bordeaux. On 11 points now.