The highly anticipated Champions Cup clash between the Sharks and Toulouse is set for Saturday, with both teams vying for a knockout stage berth. The article previews the match, highlighting key players and tactical aspects. It also announces upcoming law amendments in EPCR competitions, aimed at enhancing pace and contest.
Here is the kick off time to note for the headline fixture between the Sharks and Toulouse in the Champions Cup on Saturday.
In Pool 1, Toulouse – who top the table with the maximum 10 points – will head to Durban looking to take another big step towards securing qualification for the knockouts, while it really is a must-win match for the Sharks if they want to keep their Champions Cup ambitions on track.The Sharks are the only team who have averaged more than four metres per carry this44.1% of the Sharks’ kicks in play have been contestable so far this season – the secondhighest proportion in the competition.
30-second setup for lineouts will match time for scrums, reducing downtime – which will be managed on-field by the match officials.Here are all the stories that made the headlines on front pages of newspapers worldwide on Wednesday, 8 January 2025. Have a read …
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