Following the last two weeks of top draw Heineken Cup rugby, this week we get back to the basics of the English Premier League. The first game kicks off on Friday night and the weekend fixtures are:

Fri 23rd 20:00 Worcester Warriors v Sale Sharks
Sat 24th 14:15 Bath v Bristol Rugby
Sat 24th 14:45 Leeds Carnegie v Leicester Tigers
Sat 24th 15:00 Gloucester v Harlequins
Sun 25th 15:00 London Wasps v Newcastle Falcons
Sun 25th 15:00 Saracens v London Irish

Predictions

Both Worcester and Sale have enjoyed success in the ERC, however we see this as an away win for Sale.
Bath V Bristol will be a mighty tussle, however Bath will have too much power and finesse for Bristol and so we predict a home win with bonus points.
Leeds V Leicester, Leicester have got things back on track and we see only one result, A storming away win with bonus points.
Gloucester V Harlequins, Harlequins are looking a useful outfit this season, but Gloucester are on top form and although this should be a cracking game and probably high scoring from both sides. We see Gloucester winning with bonus points and Quins going home pointless.
Wasps V Falcons, The Wasps have found their sting during the Heineken Cup and will continue to build now through the season, unfortunately for the Falcons it will mean they go home pointless as Wasps secure the bonus win.
Saracens V Irish, this is a hard one to call, both sides are performing well and on their day can beat anyone. We will therefore go with the home side to win.