Up to date Champions Cup logs as SA groups return to motion
It has been a fairly underwhelming begin to the Champions Cup for the SA groups, however it’s nonetheless early days within the competitors after simply two rounds of motion performed up to now.
After a much-needed break at first of the brand new 12 months, the Stormers are the primary SA group to return to motion on Saturday, 11 January, with kick off at 15:00 (SA time).
This sport will probably be adopted immediately by the Sharks internet hosting Toulouse (17:15 kick off SA time), whereas the Bulls are the ultimate South African aspect in motion on Saturday after they play away to Castres (22:00 kick off SA time).
So the place do the SA groups stand within the Champions Cup presently?
LATEST LOGS
World Rugby Global Law Trials for Rounds 3 and 4
Interestingly, EPCR competitions will characteristic 4 regulation amendments to “promote speed, space, and contest to enhance fan and player experiences”.
Following World Rugby’s implementation of the Global Law Trials to all competitions commencing 1 January 2025, EPCR has confirmed these Law Trials will probably be adopted from Round 3 of the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup.
The following 4 World Rugby Global Law Trials will probably be applied for Rounds 3 and 4:
- 60-second conversion restrict to align with penalties and enhance sport tempo, which will probably be managed by a shot clock (the place doable).
- 30-second setup for lineouts will match time for scrums, decreasing downtime – which will probably be managed on-field by the match officers.
- Play-on rule in uncontested lineouts when the throw is just not straight.
- Scrum-half safety throughout scrums, rucks and mauls.
The full textual content of the regulation trials is out there HERE.
Click HERE for the match official appointments for Round 3 of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup.
Click HERE for the complete checklist of Investec Champions Cup fixtures.
Click HERE for the complete checklist of EPCR Challenge Cup fixtures.
Click HERE for full particulars of Where to Watch each match stay.
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