Champions' Cup Quarter finals 2024

[Robespierre]

The Toulouse side to play Chiefs on Sunday:

15. Kinghorn ; 14. Mallia, 13. Costes, 12. Ahki, 11. Lebel ; 10. Ntamack, 9. Dupont (cap.) ; 7. Cros, 8. Roumat, 6. Willis ; 5. Meafou, 4. Arnold ; 3. Aldegheri, 2. Mauvaka, 1. Baille.

16. Marchand, 17. Neti, 18. Merkler, 19. Flament, 20. Brennan, 21. Graou, 22. Ramos, 23. Chocobares.

Ramos is fit again but has to be content with a place on the bench.

And the Chiefs' side:

15. Hodge ; 14. Feyi-Waboso, 13. Slade, 12. Devoto, 11. Woodburn ; 10. Skinner, 9. Cairns ; 7. Tshiunza, 8. Vintcent, 6. Roots ; 5. Jenkins (cap.), 4. Tuima ; 3. Painter, 2. Yeandle, 1. Sio.

16. Innard, 17. Southworth, 18. Street, 19. Pearson, 20. Fisilau, 21. Townsend, 22. Haydon-Wood, 23. Wimbush.

[Rugbygramps]

The Toulouse side to play Chiefs on Sunday:

15. Kinghorn ; 14. Mallia, 13. Costes, 12. Ahki, 11. Lebel ; 10. Ntamack, 9. Dupont (cap.) ; 7. Cros, 8. Roumat, 6. Willis ; 5. Meafou, 4. Arnold ; 3. Aldegheri, 2. Mauvaka, 1. Baille.

16. Marchand, 17. Neti, 18. Merkler, 19. Flament, 20. Brennan, 21. Graou, 22. Ramos, 23. Chocobares.

Ramos is fit again but has to be content with a place on the bench.

And the Chiefs' side:

15. Hodge ; 14. Feyi-Waboso, 13. Slade, 12. Devoto, 11. Woodburn ; 10. Skinner, 9. Cairns ; 7. Tshiunza, 8. Vintcent, 6. Roots ; 5. Jenkins (cap.), 4. Tuima ; 3. Painter, 2. Yeandle, 1. Sio.

16. Innard, 17. Southworth, 18. Street, 19. Pearson, 20. Fisilau, 21. Townsend, 22. Haydon-Wood, 23. Wimbush.

Very strong chiefs side. Tshuinza returning from long term injury is a big plus for them. Would still expect a comfortable Toulouse win

[Robespierre]

The Toulouse side to play Chiefs on Sunday:

15. Kinghorn ; 14. Mallia, 13. Costes, 12. Ahki, 11. Lebel ; 10. Ntamack, 9. Dupont (cap.) ; 7. Cros, 8. Roumat, 6. Willis ; 5. Meafou, 4. Arnold ; 3. Aldegheri, 2. Mauvaka, 1. Baille.

16. Marchand, 17. Neti, 18. Merkler, 19. Flament, 20. Brennan, 21. Graou, 22. Ramos, 23. Chocobares.

Ramos is fit again but has to be content with a place on the bench.

And the Chiefs' side:

15. Hodge ; 14. Feyi-Waboso, 13. Slade, 12. Devoto, 11. Woodburn ; 10. Skinner, 9. Cairns ; 7. Tshiunza, 8. Vintcent, 6. Roots ; 5. Jenkins (cap.), 4. Tuima ; 3. Painter, 2. Yeandle, 1. Sio.

16. Innard, 17. Southworth, 18. Street, 19. Pearson, 20. Fisilau, 21. Townsend, 22. Haydon-Wood, 23. Wimbush.

Very strong chiefs side. Tshuinza returning from long term injury is a big plus for them. Would still expect a comfortable Toulouse win

I'm expecting a win - but a comfortable one, maybe not!

[Robespierre]

Leinster v La Rochelle.
No Brice Dulin at 15 is a blow for La Rochelle, but if one team is capable of turning over Leinster, then it's La Rochelle.

La Rochelle : 15. Leyds ; 14. Thomas, 13. Seuteni, 12. Danty, 11. Nowell ; 10. Hastoy, 9. Kerr-Barlow ; 7. Botia, 8. Alldritt (cap.), 6. Cancoriet ; 5. Skelton, 4. Dillane ; 3. Atonio, 2. Latu, 1. Penverne.

Remplaçants : 16. Lespiaucq, 17. Kaddouri, 18. Sclavi, 19. Lavault, 20. Boudehent, 21. Tanga, 22. Iribaren, 23. West.

Leinster : 15. Keenan ; 14. Larmour, 13. Henshaw, 12. Osborne, 11. Lowe ; 10. Byrne, 9. Gibson-Park ; 7. Connors, 8. Doris (cap.), 6. Baird ; 5. Jenkins, 4. McCarthy ; 3. Furlong, 2. Sheehan, 1. Porter.

Remplaçants : 16. Kelleher, 17. Milne, 18. Ala'alatoa, 19. Molony, 20. Conan, 21. McGrath, 22. Frawley, 23. van der Flier.

[JohnB]

Apparently, this is a sell out. Approximately 150 tickets left in the upper West Stand. Should be a good atmosphere tomorrow.

[Scuttle]

It is interesting how funding in different countries works for their teams. I have just read a quote from SA Rugby in response to seeming criticism from Jake White about the logistical contortions needed to get his team here for this weekend. SA Rugby say they have spent £175k on flights for the Bulls players to come to the UK; I assume Prem Teams do not enjoy the same largesse from the RFU or Prem Rugby, or am I wrong?

[Old Hob]

I understand that Prem teams have sponsorship from Qatar? Airways.

[Rugbygramps]

Watching Clement beat Ulster comfortably. Sharks beating Edinburgh in the other game.
If it stays that way Sharks have elected to play their semi at The Stoop as it can’t be played in South Africa

[Tigerbeat]

I understand that Prem teams have sponsorship from Qatar? Airways.

I think that Qatar Airways are one of the main sponsors for European Rugby

[Robespierre]

A magnificent first half from Quins! Who’d have put money on them leading 28-12 at half time under the Bordeaux sun?

[Darc Tiger]

That's one of the best away wins in Europe ever, I think

[Robespierre]

Aye, nearly as good as Tigers’ win in Bordeaux a couple of years ago!

[Cagey Tiger]

Absolutely bonkers 2nd half

[Ian Cant]

Congratulations to Quins. Brilliant result and I’m expecting Saints to join them in the Semis later on tonight.

[TiltonTiger]

One more try from a forward pass for Leinster.