No blame but Bath, Glasgow and champions Exeter handed 4-try defeats for Covid cancellations
La Rochelle, Lyon and Toulouse have been given bonus-point victories after their opponents were deemed unable to safely field teams. By Gavan Casey Friday 18 Dec 2020, 7:33 PM Dec 18th 2020, 7:33 PM 12,734 Views 11 Comments
Champions Exeter Chiefs have had the defence of their title massively impacted by the coronavirus.
Image: PA
Image: PA
THE EPCR HAS awarded bonus-point victories to Toulouse, Lyon and La Rochelle after their Heineken Champions Cup opponents this weekend Exeter Chiefs, Glasgow Warriors and Bath respectively were deemed “unable to safely field a matchday squad”, leading to the cancellation of the three pool-stage fixtures.