Scarlets v Bordeaux-Begles postponed

Rob Lloyd News

Scarlets’ Heineken Champions Cup match against Bordeaux-Begles, scheduled to be played at Parc y Scarlets on Sunday, has been postponed.

The decision has been made following a meeting of the EPCR Board today (Friday, 17 December).

Due to current exceptional circumstances, round two matches in the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup between French and UK clubs on Saturday and Sunday are postponed.

This is a consequence of new travel measures between the UK and France which are being introduced by the French Government. 

The Board received briefings from the three professional leagues which included updated information from the respective governments, however, there were insufficient assurances that these matches would not be at risk. 

Therefore, the intention is to reschedule the following Round 2 fixtures to a later date:

HEINEKEN CHAMPIONS CUP

Bath Rugby v Stade Rochelais

Sale Sharks v ASM Clermont Auvergne

Scarlets v Union Bordeaux-Bègles

Stade Toulousain v Wasps

Stade Francais Paris v Bristol Bears

EPCR CHALLENGE CUP

Worcester Warriors v Biarritz Olympique

London Irish v CA Brive

All other round two matches scheduled for this evening (Friday), and over the weekend, will go ahead as planned. 

EPCR will provide a further update as soon as practicable and will continue to liaise directly with all clubs, leagues and stakeholders.