The dates and kick-off occasions for the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Problem Cup round-of-16 playoffs have been confirmed.
Within the Champions Cup, three-time champions Toulon welcome the Stormers to Stade Mayol. Toulon claimed victory when the perimeters final met in South Africa throughout final season’s pool stage. Toulon reached the quarter-finals final season, whereas the Stormers final appeared within the knockout levels in 2024. The Stormers know they’re one large win away from both a South African derby quarter-final towards the Vodacom Bulls or the Glasgow Warriors, who presently sit slightly below the table-topping Capetonians within the URC.
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At Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow host the Bulls in a first-ever Champions Cup assembly. Glasgow topped their pool with an ideal document and beat the Bulls at house within the URC earlier this season, however each side have quarter-final pedigree within the competitors, establishing a finely balanced contest.
Investec Champions Cup spherical of 16 (SA occasions)
Friday, 3 April
Northampton Saints vs Castres (9pm)
Saturday, 4 April
Bathtub vs Saracens (4pm)
Toulon vs Stormers (4pm)
Glasgow Warriors vs Bulls (6:30pm)
Toulouse vs Bristol Bears (6:30pm)
Harlequins vs Sale Sharks (9pm)
Sunday, 5 April
Bordeaux Bègles vs Leicester Tigers (4pm)
Leinster vs Edinburgh (6:30pm)
The EPCR Problem Cup knockout motion will get underway at Dexcom Stadium as Connacht host the Sharks in a first-ever Problem Cup assembly. The Sharks arrive having dropped down after ending fifth of their Champions Cup pool. Connacht, showing within the knockout stage for the 14th time, are nonetheless in pursuit of a primary title after a quarter-final exit final season.
EPCR Problem Cup spherical of 16 (SA occasions)
Friday, 3 April
Connacht vs Sharks (9pm)
Saturday, 4 April
Exeter Chiefs vs Munster (1:30pm)
Montpellier vs Perpignan (1:30pm)
Benetton vs Cardiff (6:30pm)
Ulster vs Ospreys (9pm)
Newcastle Crimson Bulls vs La Rochelle (9pm)
Sunday, 5 April
Stade Français vs Dragons (1:30pm)
Zebre Parma vs Pau (6:30pm)
Photograph: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Pictures
