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Written by: Floyd Nkanyane South African teams made their mark in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup knockout rounds, with the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers delivering impressive performances against European heavyweights. The Bulls secured a quarterfinal berth in the Champions Cup with a dominant 59-19 victory over Lyon. However, their away
That also affected Glasgow Warriors, who were forced to self-isolate after facing the Chiefs in the European competition last weekend.
EPCR statement
A statement from the EPCR said: “In respect of the Glasgow Warriors v Lyon Pool B fixture which had been scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday, 19 December) at Scotstoun, it was decided that as Glasgow Warriors were unable to safely field a matchday squad due to the unavailability of a significant number of isolating players, Lyon were deemed to be the winners, and were awarded five match points on a scoreline of 28-0.
“In respect of the La Rochelle v Bath Rugby match in Pool A which had also been scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday, 19 December) at Stade Marcel Deflandre, it was decided that as Bath were unable to safely field a matchday squad due to the unavailability of a significant number of isolating players, in addition to reported injuries to other squad members, La Rochelle were deemed to be the winners, and were awarded five ma
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.
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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.
The short side: Big games and Pat Lam’s Connacht return
Date published:
December 18 2020
The short side returns to Planet Rugby as we study the major talking points ahead of this weekend’s action in the European Champions Cup.
Champions Cup games to watch
Clermont Auvergne v Munster
Two giants of the European game collide on Saturday when Munster visit the Marcel Michelin looking to boost their qualification hopes with another victory.
The Irish province were not at their best in the opening encounter, struggling to put away a physical, if rather ill-disciplined, Harlequins team, but they deservedly emerged 21-7 triumphant at Thomond Park.