Toulon vs Bath Rugby Match Details Kickoff Time and Player Lineups Revealed
In an exciting matchup of the Investec Champions Cup, Toulon will face Bath Rugby on Sunday, December 14, at Stade Félix Mayol. With contrasting fortunes from Round 1, both teams have significant stakes in this encounter.
Toulon’s Challenge
Toulon comes into this match reeling from a disappointing 33-20 loss against Edinburgh Rugby. This defeat left them scoreless in the pool stage and under intense pressure to perform at home.
Despite sitting third in the Top 14, the team’s need for a strong response has never been greater. The home ground advantage at Stade Félix Mayol must translate into crucial points if Toulon hopes to keep its Champions Cup hopes alive.
Bath Rugby’s Momentum
In stark contrast, Bath Rugby arrives with a buoyed spirit following a resounding 40-14 victory over Munster Rugby. This impressive performance solidified Bath’s standing as a serious contender in the Gallagher Premiership and the Champions Cup.
The team is seeking to capitalize on this momentum, eyeing an important road victory to bolster their credentials in European rugby.
Match Details
The highly anticipated match between Toulon and Bath Rugby is scheduled to kick off at 10:15 a.m. ET on Sunday, December 14. Fans can watch the match live via FloRugby and the FloSports app.
Player Lineups
Toulon Starting XV
- Jean-Baptiste Gros
- Gianmarco Lucchesi
- Kyle Sinckler
- Swan Rebbadj
- Brian Alainu’uese
- Lewis Ludlam
- Charles Ollivon
- Zach Mercer
- Baptiste Serin
- Mateo Garcia
- Setariki Tuicuvu
- Jeremy Sinzelle
- Juan Ignacio Brex
- Gael Drean
- Mathis Ferte
Toulon Replacements
- Teddy Baubigny
- Leo Ametlla
- Dany Priso
- Corentin Mezou
- Esteban Abadie
- Ben White
- Mathieu Smaili
- Joe Quere Karaba
Bath Rugby Starting XV
- Beno Obano
- Tom Dunn
- Vilikesa Sela
- Quinn Roux
- Ross Molony
- Ted Hill
- Sam Underhill
- Alfie Barbeary
- Tom Carr-Smith
- Finn Russell
- Henry Arundell
- Cameron Redpath
- Max Ojomoh
- Joe Cokanasiga
- Santiago Carreras
Bath Rugby Replacements
- Kepu Tuipulotu
- Francois van Wyk
- Thomas du Toit
- Charlie Ewels
- Miles Reid
- Neil Le Roux
- Louie Hennessey
- Arthur Green
Upcoming Matches
This Champions Cup round features several notable contests:
- Friday, December 12: Leicester Tigers vs. Leinster Rugby at 3 p.m. ET
- Saturday, December 13: Various matches, including DHL Stormers vs. La Rochelle
- Sunday, December 14: Other key encounters aside from Toulon vs. Bath Rugby
This match promises to be a crucial encounter for both teams, as Toulon seeks redemption while Bath Rugby aims to solidify its position in the competition.
