The Investec Champions Cup returns this weekend with Round 2 of the pool stage, featuring Europe’s elite clubs alongside the leading South African franchises. After an intense opening round, teams will be looking to secure crucial points as the race for knockout qualification begins to take shape.
Friday 12 December
Leicester Tigers vs Leinster Rugby
Kick off: 22:00 SAST
Saturday 13 December
DHL Stormers vs La Rochelle
Kick off: 15:00 SAST
Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Saracens
Kick off: 17:15 SAST
Clermont Auvergne vs Sale Sharks
Kick off: 17:15 SAST
Bordeaux Bègles vs Scarlets
Kick off: 19:30 SAST
Munster Rugby vs Gloucester Rugby
Kick off: 19:30 SAST
Glasgow Warriors vs Toulouse
Kick off: 22:00 SAST
Sunday 14 December
Harlequins vs Bayonne
Kick off: 15:00 SAST
Castres Olympique vs Edinburgh Rugby
Kick off: 15:00 SAST
Toulon vs Bath Rugby
Kick off: 17:15 SAST
Northampton Saints vs Vodacom Bulls
Kick off: 17:15 SAST
Bristol Bears vs Pau
Kick off: 19:30 SAST
With heavyweight clashes across all pools, this weekend could have a major impact on the standings. South African sides face tough European opposition, while traditional powerhouses look to assert early dominance in the competition.
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