EPCR Challenge Cup – Round 2 Preview
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Round 2 of the EPCR Challenge Cup is almost here, with three days of high-intensity action from Friday to Sunday. Please find below the link to the preview information including fixtures, pool tables, match officials and selected club and individual player performance data.
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Round 2 headlines
Montpellier Hérault Rugby and Zebre Parma ignite the weekend on Friday night at Septeo Stadium, both flying high after bonus-point wins.
On Saturday, Benetton Rugby and USAP chase back-to-back victories, while the Toyota Cheetahs host Stade Français Paris at their 'home' European venue of NRCA Stadium in Amsterdam.
Ospreys roll in buzzing after their stunning 24-21 comeback over Connacht Rugby as they head to newcomers US Montauban. Newcastle Red Bulls will be equally fired up at home after toppling last year’s finalists, Lyon Olympique Universitaire, as they welcome South Africa’s Lions.
Saturday night brings two big clashes. Cardiff Rugby hunt their first points at home against Pool 3 leaders Ulster Rugby, while Connacht Rugby aim to redeem themselves against Black Lion after their Round 1 collapse.
Sunday opens with a heavyweight showdown as Racing 92 host Exeter Chiefs - Racing 92 still searching for points, and Exeter Rugby charging in off a clinical bonus-point win.
The weekend wraps at Rodney Parade, where Dragons RFC and Lyon Olympique Universitaire both look to breathe fire into their EPCR Challenge Cup campaigns and claim their first Pool 2 points.