Challenge Cup match betting previews, tips and TV details

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Two home anytime tryscorer wagers looks the best approach to the two European Challenge Cup semi-finals in which Sale and Harlequins are understandable underdogs for their trips across the Channel for clashes with La Rochelle and Clermont.

Vincent Rattez did not cross in La Rochelle's ten-try 71-21 blitz of Pau last weekend but did dot down for an eighth try of the season in their 35-19 quarter-final success over Bristol at Stade Marcel Deflandre. Sale's defensive structure can leak on the road.

At Stade Marcel-Michelin, Damian Penaud can continue to enhance his burgeoning reputation as a finisher. Penaud claimed a hat-trick in Clermont's ding-dong 61-38 last-eight win over Northampton, as did Aussie Peter Betham, and he has touched down eight times in the Top 14 this season and twice for France in the Six Nations.

Quins have named a strong side but need to pick themselves up from the disappointment of losing late on at the Stoop to Northampton last Saturday.

Recommendations
V Rattez to score a try in La Rochelle v Sale
1pt 6-4 Ladbrokes
D Penaud to score a try in Clermont v Harlequins
1pt 8-11 Coral, Ladbrokes, Sky Bet

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