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English Premiership – Week 9 Preview

This weekend will feature Week 9 of the English Premiership. The latest round will see matches taking place from Friday through Sunday. The following preview details the involvement of Americas’ players.

Friday’s one fixture sees the Harlequins hosting the Exeter Chiefs in London. Not involved are Puma Santiago Cordero and Eagle Paul Lasike.

In the West Country on Saturday the Bristol Bears host the Leicester Tigers. The visitors have again named Argentine props Facundo Gigena, and Gastón Córtes on their bench for the fixture. The former will cover loose head and the latter tight head.

Starting in his test position of loose head for Saracens will be Titi Lamositele. Coming off his impressive November form the Washington state prop will star against the Wasps. Named on the bench is Argentine tight head Juan Figallo.

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