Newcastle's successful bid to host the 2019 Champions Cup final was quite a coup for England's north-east, but Toby Flood is torn trying to predict which two teams will play at St James' Park.
Captain Warren Whiteley has underlined his influence and importance to the Lions, returning from a long-term injury to lead his side to a 23-17 Super Rugby victory over a fast-finishing Chiefs in Hamilton.
Saracens versus Munster at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday promises to be one of the fixtures of the season, but who comes out on top in our pre-match composite XV?
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