In an exciting matchup, Bristol Bears are set to face Stade Toulousain in the Investec Champions Cup round of 16. This contest marks the first encounter between the two rugby clubs. The game will take place on Saturday at 5:30 PM BST at Stade de Toulouse.
Key Player Milestone
Kalaveti Ravouvou will make his 50th competitive appearance for Bristol Bears during this match. The Fijian winger joins a dynamic lineup, which includes returning players and internationals.
Bristol Bears Team Lineup
The Bears’ starting lineup features:
- 15. Louis Rees-Zammit (12 appearances)
- 14. Kalaveti Ravouvou (49 appearances)
- 13. Benhard Janse van Rensburg (67 appearances)
- 12. James Williams (70 appearances)
- 11. Gabriel Ibitoye (68 appearances)
- 10. Tom Jordan (14 appearances)
- 9. Harry Randall (158 appearances)
- 1. Ellis Genge (72 appearances)
- 2. Gabriel Oghre (60 appearances)
- 3. George Kloska (79 appearances)
- 4. James Dun (63 appearances)
- 5. Joe Owen (58 appearances)
- 6. Steven Luatua (159 appearances)
- 7. Fitz Harding (captain) (115 appearances)
- 8. Benjamin Grondona (35 appearances)
Bench Strength
Support will come from the bench, including:
- 16. Harry Thacker (152 appearances)
- 17. Jake Woolmore (181 appearances)
- 18. Max Lahiff (122 appearances)
- 19. George Taylor (13 appearances)
- 20. Luka Ivanishvili
- 21. Kieran Marmion (69 appearances)
- 22. Matias Moroni (9 appearances)
- 23. Noah Heward (37 appearances)
Injury Updates
Several players are unavailable for this match. The missing roster includes:
- Paddy Pearce
- Pedro Rubiolo
- Joe Batley
- Kenzie Jenkins
- Kofi Cripps
- Santi Grondona
- Viliame Mata
- AJ MacGinty
- Sam Worsley
- Jack Bates
- Josh Carrington
- Rich Lane
- Evan Morris
This historic match between Stade Toulousain and Bristol Bears promises to be an exciting clash in the rugby world. Both teams will be looking for an impressive showing as they compete in the knockout stage of the Champions Cup.
