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Round 6 of the Aviva Premiership takes place this weekend. With the November International swiftly approaching it is an opportunity for Canadian and USA players. The changed philosophy from Argentina also means that eyes will be on their men playing in England.
First up will be the Harlequins at home to the Sale Sharks. The Friday fixture sees the St. Lucia born Marland Yarde starting for the London side. Eagles fly half AJ MacGinty starts for the visitors.
Action continues on Saturday. USA front-rower Joe Taufete’e has been named on the bench for Worcester. The Warriors play away to Bath in the West Country.
2017 Champions the Exeter Chiefs host the red-hot Newcastle Falcons. Starting on the right wing will be DTH van der Merwe. His Canadian international teammate, Jake Ilnicki will feature as a replacement. Brothers Juan Pablo Socino and Santiago Socino both start, doing so at inside center and hooker respectively.
On Sunday Saracens take-on the Wasps. They do so with Rugby World Cup 2011 and 2015 Pumas, Marcelo Bosch and Juan Figallo starting. The USA’s 2015 captain, Chris Wyles runs-out on the left wing.
